Is Batty BARNEY #180b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Batty BARNEY #180b sells for $60.62 against $1.92 raw: a $58.70 spread, 32× 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)
- $1.92
- PSA 10
- $60.62
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 32×
- 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 | $60.62 | +$33.70 | +$8.70 | −$91.30 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$3.07 | −$21.93 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$9.42 | −$34.42 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $1.92 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% | $37.65 | −$14.27 |
| 50% | $45.30 | −$6.62 |
| 75% | $52.96 | +$1.04 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 72%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.62 | −$18.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$43.00 | 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 Batty BARNEY #180b — FAQ
Is Batty BARNEY #180b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Batty BARNEY #180b sells for $60.62 against $1.92 raw: a $58.70 spread, 32× 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 Batty BARNEY #180b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Batty BARNEY #180b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $60.62 versus $1.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 32× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Batty BARNEY #180b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Batty BARNEY #180b 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 Batty BARNEY #180b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Batty BARNEY #180b breaks even when it gems about 72% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
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