Is Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b sells for $190 against $4.95 raw: a $185 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.35) 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)
- $4.95
- PSA 10
- $190
- PSA 9
- $64.35
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $190 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.80 |
| PSA 9 | $64.35 | +$34.40 | +$9.40 | −$90.60 |
| PSA 8 | $34.00 | +$4.05 | −$20.95 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $4.95 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% | $95.70 | +$40.75 |
| 50% | $127 | +$72.10 |
| 75% | $158 | +$103 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $247 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $190 | −$57.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $114 | −$133 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $114 | −$133 | 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 | $190 | $114 | $247 | $114 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $71.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $64.35 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b — FAQ
Is Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b sells for $190 against $4.95 raw: a $185 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($64.35) 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 Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $190 versus $4.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $247, ahead of PSA 10 at $190. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bent BEN [Glossy] #71b 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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