Is Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a sells for $188 against $4.76 raw: a $183 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.12) 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)
- $4.76
- PSA 10
- $188
- PSA 9
- $46.12
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $188 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.24 |
| PSA 9 | $46.12 | +$16.36 | −$8.64 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $14.25 | −$15.51 | −$40.51 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $4.76 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% | $81.59 | +$26.83 |
| 50% | $117 | +$62.30 |
| 75% | $153 | +$97.77 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $244 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $188 | −$56.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $113 | −$131 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $113 | −$131 | 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 | $188 | $113 | $244 | $113 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.12 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $14.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $11.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a — FAQ
Is Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a sells for $188 against $4.76 raw: a $183 spread, 39× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.12) 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 Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $188 versus $4.76 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $244, ahead of PSA 10 at $188. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a 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 Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Wrinkled RITA [Glossy] #78a breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.12).
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