Is Tooth LES #140b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tooth LES #140b sells for $69.32 against $1.75 raw: a $67.57 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.75) 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)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $69.32
- PSA 9
- $31.75
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $69.32 | +$42.57 | +$17.57 | −$82.43 |
| PSA 9 | $31.75 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $22.54 | −$4.21 | −$29.21 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $41.14 | −$10.61 |
| 50% | $50.53 | −$1.22 |
| 75% | $59.93 | +$8.18 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 53%. 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 | $90.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.32 | −$20.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$48.00 | 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.
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Grading Tooth LES #140b — FAQ
Is Tooth LES #140b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tooth LES #140b sells for $69.32 against $1.75 raw: a $67.57 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.75) 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 Tooth LES #140b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tooth LES #140b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $69.32 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tooth LES #140b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $90.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tooth LES #140b 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 Tooth LES #140b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tooth LES #140b breaks even when it gems about 53% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.75).
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