Is Hy GENE #161b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 23× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hy GENE #161b sells for $41.91 against $1.85 raw: a $40.06 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.61) 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)
- $1.85
- PSA 10
- $41.91
- PSA 9
- $19.61
- Gem premium
- 23×
- 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 | $41.91 | +$15.06 | −$9.94 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $19.61 | −$7.24 | −$32.24 | −$132 |
| PSA 8 | $8.49 | −$18.36 | −$43.36 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $1.85 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% | $25.18 | −$26.67 |
| 50% | $30.76 | −$21.09 |
| 75% | $36.33 | −$15.52 |
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 | $54.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41.91 | −$12.09 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$29.00 | 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 | $41.91 | $25.00 | $54.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.61 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hy GENE #161b — FAQ
Is Hy GENE #161b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hy GENE #161b sells for $41.91 against $1.85 raw: a $40.06 spread, 23× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.61) 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 Hy GENE #161b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hy GENE #161b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $41.91 versus $1.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 23× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hy GENE #161b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $54.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $41.91. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hy GENE #161b 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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