Is Dribblin' DEREK #154b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dribblin' DEREK #154b sells for $58.01 against $1.87 raw: a $56.14 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.97) 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)
- $1.87
- PSA 10
- $58.01
- PSA 9
- $27.97
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $58.01 | +$31.14 | +$6.14 | −$93.86 |
| PSA 9 | $27.97 | +$1.10 | −$23.90 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$6.87 | −$31.87 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $1.87 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% | $35.48 | −$16.39 |
| 50% | $42.99 | −$8.88 |
| 75% | $50.50 | −$1.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 80%. 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 | $75.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.01 | −$16.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Dribblin' DEREK #154b — FAQ
Is Dribblin' DEREK #154b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dribblin' DEREK #154b sells for $58.01 against $1.87 raw: a $56.14 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.97) 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 Dribblin' DEREK #154b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dribblin' DEREK #154b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $58.01 versus $1.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dribblin' DEREK #154b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $75.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dribblin' DEREK #154b 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 Dribblin' DEREK #154b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dribblin' DEREK #154b breaks even when it gems about 80% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.97).
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