Is Pourin' LAUREN #76b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN #76b sells for $202 against $3.99 raw: a $198 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $202
- PSA 9
- $53.50
- Gem premium
- 51×
- As of
- Aug 16, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $202 | +$173 | +$148 | +$47.76 |
| PSA 9 | $53.50 | +$24.51 | −$0.49 | −$100 |
| PSA 8 | $24.99 | −$4.00 | −$29.00 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $90.56 | +$36.57 |
| 50% | $128 | +$73.64 |
| 75% | $165 | +$111 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $262 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $202 | −$60.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $121 | −$141 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $202 | $121 | $262 | $121 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $59.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $53.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $13.88 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Pourin' LAUREN #76b — FAQ
Is Pourin' LAUREN #76b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN #76b sells for $202 against $3.99 raw: a $198 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.50) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN #76b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN #76b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $202 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pourin' LAUREN #76b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $262, ahead of PSA 10 at $202. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pourin' LAUREN #76b need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Pourin' LAUREN #76b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pourin' LAUREN #76b breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.50).
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