Is Eerie ERIC #116a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Eerie ERIC #116a sells for $182 against $1.99 raw: a $180 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.07) 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)
- $1.99
- PSA 10
- $182
- PSA 9
- $30.07
- Gem premium
- 91×
- 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 | $182 | +$155 | +$130 | +$29.69 |
| PSA 9 | $30.07 | +$3.08 | −$21.92 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $29.96 | +$2.97 | −$22.03 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.99 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% | $67.97 | +$15.98 |
| 50% | $106 | +$53.89 |
| 75% | $144 | +$91.79 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $236 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $182 | −$54.32 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $109 | −$127 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $109 | −$127 | 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 Eerie ERIC #116a — FAQ
Is Eerie ERIC #116a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eerie ERIC #116a sells for $182 against $1.99 raw: a $180 spread, 91× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.07) 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 Eerie ERIC #116a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eerie ERIC #116a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $182 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 91× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eerie ERIC #116a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $236, ahead of PSA 10 at $182. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eerie ERIC #116a 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 Eerie ERIC #116a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Eerie ERIC #116a breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.07).
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