Is Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b sells for $300 against $4.27 raw: a $296 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.25) 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)
- $4.27
- PSA 10
- $300
- PSA 9
- $41.25
- Gem premium
- 70×
- 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 | $300 | +$271 | +$246 | +$146 |
| PSA 9 | $41.25 | +$11.98 | −$13.02 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $22.51 | −$6.76 | −$31.76 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $4.27 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% | $106 | +$51.67 |
| 50% | $171 | +$116 |
| 75% | $235 | +$181 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $390 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $300 | −$90.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $180 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $180 | −$210 | 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 | $300 | $180 | $390 | $180 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.25 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.51 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $18.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b — FAQ
Is Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b sells for $300 against $4.27 raw: a $296 spread, 70× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.25) 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 Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $300 versus $4.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 70× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $390, ahead of PSA 10 at $300. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b 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 Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dizzy DAVE [Glossy] #68b breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.25).
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