Is Grim JIM #95a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Grim JIM #95a sells for $179 against $3.52 raw: a $175 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.90) 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)
- $3.52
- PSA 10
- $179
- PSA 9
- $42.90
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $179 | +$150 | +$125 | +$25.04 |
| PSA 9 | $42.90 | +$14.38 | −$10.62 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $25.35 | −$3.17 | −$28.17 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $3.52 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% | $76.81 | +$23.30 |
| 50% | $111 | +$57.21 |
| 75% | $145 | +$91.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. 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 | $232 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $179 | −$53.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$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 Grim JIM #95a — FAQ
Is Grim JIM #95a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grim JIM #95a sells for $179 against $3.52 raw: a $175 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.90) 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 Grim JIM #95a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grim JIM #95a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $179 versus $3.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grim JIM #95a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $232, ahead of PSA 10 at $179. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grim JIM #95a 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 Grim JIM #95a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Grim JIM #95a breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.90).
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