Is Deadly DUDLEY #137b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Deadly DUDLEY #137b sells for $60.53 against $1.99 raw: a $58.54 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.18) 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
- $60.53
- PSA 9
- $51.18
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $60.53 | +$33.54 | +$8.54 | −$91.46 |
| PSA 9 | $51.18 | +$24.19 | −$0.81 | −$101 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
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% | $53.52 | +$1.53 |
| 50% | $55.86 | +$3.87 |
| 75% | $58.19 | +$6.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.53 | −$18.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 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 | $60.53 | $36.00 | $79.00 | $36.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $51.18 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $12.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deadly DUDLEY #137b — FAQ
Is Deadly DUDLEY #137b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deadly DUDLEY #137b sells for $60.53 against $1.99 raw: a $58.54 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.18) 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 Deadly DUDLEY #137b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deadly DUDLEY #137b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $60.53 versus $1.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deadly DUDLEY #137b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deadly DUDLEY #137b 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 Deadly DUDLEY #137b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deadly DUDLEY #137b breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.18).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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