Is Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b sells for $196 against $2.89 raw: a $193 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.99) 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)
- $2.89
- PSA 10
- $196
- PSA 9
- $28.99
- Gem premium
- 68×
- 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 | $196 | +$168 | +$143 | +$42.61 |
| PSA 9 | $28.99 | +$1.10 | −$23.90 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $27.71 | −$0.18 | −$25.18 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $2.89 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% | $70.62 | +$17.73 |
| 50% | $112 | +$59.36 |
| 75% | $154 | +$101 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $254 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $196 | −$58.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $117 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $117 | −$137 | 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 | $196 | $117 | $254 | $117 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.71 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b — FAQ
Is Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b sells for $196 against $2.89 raw: a $193 spread, 68× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.99) 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 Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $196 versus $2.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 68× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $254, ahead of PSA 10 at $196. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b 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 Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bye Bye BOBBY [Glossy] #59b breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $28.99).
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