Is Losing FAITH #151a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Losing FAITH #151a brings $38.50 versus $1.47 raw — a $37.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.78) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.47
- PSA 10
- $38.50
- PSA 9
- $20.78
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $38.50 | +$12.03 | −$12.97 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $20.78 | −$5.69 | −$30.69 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $9.88 | −$16.59 | −$41.59 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.47 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% | $25.21 | −$26.26 |
| 50% | $29.64 | −$21.83 |
| 75% | $34.07 | −$17.40 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $79.99 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $50.00 | −$29.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $38.50 | −$41.49 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$56.99 | 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 Losing FAITH #151a — FAQ
Is Losing FAITH #151a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Losing FAITH #151a brings $38.50 versus $1.47 raw — a $37.03 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.78) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Losing FAITH #151a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Losing FAITH #151a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $38.50 versus $1.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 26× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Losing FAITH #151a?
By resale value, SGC 10 leads at $79.99, ahead of BGS 10 at $50.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Losing FAITH #151a need for a SGC 10?
SGC 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.
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