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Is MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a sells for $180 against $5.41 raw: a $174 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.26) 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)
- $5.41
- PSA 10
- $180
- PSA 9
- $46.26
- Gem premium
- 33×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $180 | +$149 | +$124 | +$24.09 |
| PSA 9 | $46.26 | +$15.85 | −$9.15 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $23.72 | −$6.69 | −$31.69 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $5.41 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% | $79.57 | +$24.16 |
| 50% | $113 | +$57.47 |
| 75% | $146 | +$90.78 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $233 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $180 | −$53.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $108 | −$125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $108 | −$125 | 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.
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Grading MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a — FAQ
Is MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a worth grading?
A PSA 10 MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a sells for $180 against $5.41 raw: a $174 spread, 33× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.26) 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 MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $180 versus $5.41 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $233, ahead of PSA 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a 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 MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting MARK Bark [Glossy] #74a breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.26).
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