Is ALI Gator #100a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ALI Gator #100a sells for $110 against $2.15 raw: a $108 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.23) 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)
- $2.15
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $29.23
- Gem premium
- 51×
- 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 | $110 | +$82.85 | +$57.85 | −$42.15 |
| PSA 9 | $29.23 | +$2.08 | −$22.92 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$12.15 | −$37.15 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $2.15 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% | $49.42 | −$2.73 |
| 50% | $69.61 | +$17.46 |
| 75% | $89.81 | +$37.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $143 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.00 | −$77.00 | 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 | $110 | $66.00 | $143 | $66.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.23 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading ALI Gator #100a — FAQ
Is ALI Gator #100a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ALI Gator #100a sells for $110 against $2.15 raw: a $108 spread, 51× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.23) 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 ALI Gator #100a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ALI Gator #100a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $110 versus $2.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 51× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ALI Gator #100a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $143, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ALI Gator #100a 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 ALI Gator #100a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ALI Gator #100a breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.23).
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