Is PAT Splat #89b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 59× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 PAT Splat #89b sells for $85.00 against $1.45 raw: a $83.55 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.45
- PSA 10
- $85.00
- PSA 9
- $26.38
- Gem premium
- 59×
- 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 | $85.00 | +$58.55 | +$33.55 | −$66.45 |
| PSA 9 | $26.38 | −$0.07 | −$25.07 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $20.01 | −$6.44 | −$31.44 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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% | $41.03 | −$10.42 |
| 50% | $55.69 | +$4.24 |
| 75% | $70.34 | +$18.89 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 | $85.00 | $51.00 | $111 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.38 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.01 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading PAT Splat #89b — FAQ
Is PAT Splat #89b worth grading?
A PSA 10 PAT Splat #89b sells for $85.00 against $1.45 raw: a $83.55 spread, 59× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($26.38) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 PAT Splat #89b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 PAT Splat #89b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $85.00 versus $1.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 59× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for PAT Splat #89b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does PAT Splat #89b 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 PAT Splat #89b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting PAT Splat #89b breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.38).
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