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Is Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b sells for $225 against $5.21 raw: a $220 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.66) 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)
- $5.21
- PSA 10
- $225
- PSA 9
- $47.66
- Gem premium
- 43×
- 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 | $225 | +$195 | +$170 | +$69.64 |
| PSA 9 | $47.66 | +$17.45 | −$7.55 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $19.95 | −$10.26 | −$35.26 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $5.21 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% | $91.96 | +$36.75 |
| 50% | $136 | +$81.04 |
| 75% | $181 | +$125 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $292 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $225 | −$67.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$157 | 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 Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b — FAQ
Is Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b sells for $225 against $5.21 raw: a $220 spread, 43× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.66) 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 [Glossy] #76b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $225 versus $5.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 43× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $292, ahead of PSA 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #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 [Glossy] #76b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Pourin' LAUREN [Glossy] #76b breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.66).
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