Is Warmin' NORMAN #115a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Warmin' NORMAN #115a sells for $99.99 against $1.68 raw: a $98.31 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.97) 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)
- $1.68
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $32.97
- Gem premium
- 60×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$73.31 | +$48.31 | −$51.69 |
| PSA 9 | $32.97 | +$6.29 | −$18.71 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $24.05 | −$2.63 | −$27.63 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $1.68 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% | $49.72 | −$1.96 |
| 50% | $66.48 | +$14.80 |
| 75% | $83.23 | +$31.55 |
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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 | $99.99 | $60.00 | $130 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.97 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.05 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $17.26 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Warmin' NORMAN #115a — FAQ
Is Warmin' NORMAN #115a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Warmin' NORMAN #115a sells for $99.99 against $1.68 raw: a $98.31 spread, 60× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.97) 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 Warmin' NORMAN #115a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Warmin' NORMAN #115a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $99.99 versus $1.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 60× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Warmin' NORMAN #115a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Warmin' NORMAN #115a 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 Warmin' NORMAN #115a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Warmin' NORMAN #115a breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.97).
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