Is FRED Thread #174a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 39× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 FRED Thread #174a sells for $67.60 against $1.75 raw: a $65.85 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.49) 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)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $67.60
- PSA 9
- $23.49
- Gem premium
- 39×
- 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 | $67.60 | +$40.85 | +$15.85 | −$84.15 |
| PSA 9 | $23.49 | −$3.26 | −$28.26 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | −$6.25 | −$31.25 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $34.52 | −$17.23 |
| 50% | $45.54 | −$6.21 |
| 75% | $56.57 | +$4.82 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 64%. 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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.60 | −$20.40 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 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 FRED Thread #174a — FAQ
Is FRED Thread #174a worth grading?
A PSA 10 FRED Thread #174a sells for $67.60 against $1.75 raw: a $65.85 spread, 39× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($23.49) 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 FRED Thread #174a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 FRED Thread #174a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $67.60 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 39× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for FRED Thread #174a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.60. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does FRED Thread #174a 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 FRED Thread #174a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting FRED Thread #174a breaks even when it gems about 64% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $23.49).
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