Is CLARK Can't #172b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CLARK Can't #172b sells for $115 against $2.57 raw: a $112 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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)
- $2.57
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 45×
- 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 | $115 | +$87.42 | +$62.42 | −$37.58 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$2.42 | −$22.58 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$17.58 | −$42.58 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.57 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% | $51.24 | −$1.33 |
| 50% | $72.49 | +$19.92 |
| 75% | $93.74 | +$41.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $149 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$34.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$80.00 | 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 | $115 | $69.00 | $149 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading CLARK Can't #172b — FAQ
Is CLARK Can't #172b worth grading?
A PSA 10 CLARK Can't #172b sells for $115 against $2.57 raw: a $112 spread, 45× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 CLARK Can't #172b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CLARK Can't #172b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $115 versus $2.57 for a raw near-mint copy — a 45× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CLARK Can't #172b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $149, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CLARK Can't #172b 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 CLARK Can't #172b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CLARK Can't #172b breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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