Is Outerspace CHASE #138b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Outerspace CHASE #138b sells for $89.88 against $1.78 raw: a $88.10 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.48) 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)
- $1.78
- PSA 10
- $89.88
- PSA 9
- $37.48
- Gem premium
- 50×
- 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 | $89.88 | +$63.10 | +$38.10 | −$61.90 |
| PSA 9 | $37.48 | +$10.70 | −$14.30 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $16.67 | −$10.11 | −$35.11 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $1.78 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% | $50.58 | −$1.20 |
| 50% | $63.68 | +$11.90 |
| 75% | $76.78 | +$25.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $117 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.88 | −$89.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$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 Outerspace CHASE #138b — FAQ
Is Outerspace CHASE #138b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Outerspace CHASE #138b sells for $89.88 against $1.78 raw: a $88.10 spread, 50× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.48) 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 Outerspace CHASE #138b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Outerspace CHASE #138b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $89.88 versus $1.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 50× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Outerspace CHASE #138b?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $179, ahead of BGS 10 at $117. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Outerspace CHASE #138b need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 Outerspace CHASE #138b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Outerspace CHASE #138b breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $37.48).
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