Is BILL Ding #176b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 BILL Ding #176b sells for $54.57 against $2.03 raw: a $52.54 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.20) 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)
- $2.03
- PSA 10
- $54.57
- PSA 9
- $33.20
- 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 | $54.57 | +$27.54 | +$2.54 | −$97.46 |
| PSA 9 | $33.20 | +$6.17 | −$18.83 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$17.04 | −$42.04 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.03 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% | $38.54 | −$13.49 |
| 50% | $43.89 | −$8.14 |
| 75% | $49.23 | −$2.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $71.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.57 | −$16.43 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$38.00 | 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 | $54.57 | $33.00 | $71.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.20 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading BILL Ding #176b — FAQ
Is BILL Ding #176b worth grading?
A PSA 10 BILL Ding #176b sells for $54.57 against $2.03 raw: a $52.54 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.20) 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 BILL Ding #176b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 BILL Ding #176b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $54.57 versus $2.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for BILL Ding #176b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $71.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.57. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does BILL Ding #176b 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 BILL Ding #176b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting BILL Ding #176b breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.20).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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