Is Catty KATHY #159a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 27× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Catty KATHY #159a sells for $43.29 against $1.61 raw: a $41.68 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.61
- PSA 10
- $43.29
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $43.29 | +$16.68 | −$8.32 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$1.61 | −$26.61 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $22.49 | −$4.12 | −$29.12 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $1.61 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% | $29.57 | −$22.04 |
| 50% | $34.14 | −$17.47 |
| 75% | $38.72 | −$12.89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.29 | −$12.71 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 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 | $43.29 | $26.00 | $56.00 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $18.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Catty KATHY #159a — FAQ
Is Catty KATHY #159a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Catty KATHY #159a sells for $43.29 against $1.61 raw: a $41.68 spread, 27× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Catty KATHY #159a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Catty KATHY #159a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $43.29 versus $1.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Catty KATHY #159a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.29. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Catty KATHY #159a 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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