Is Sprayed WADE #182a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Sprayed WADE #182a sells for $87.49 against $2.19 raw: a $85.30 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.44) 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)
- $2.19
- PSA 10
- $87.49
- PSA 9
- $27.44
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $87.49 | +$60.30 | +$35.30 | −$64.70 |
| PSA 9 | $27.44 | +$0.25 | −$24.75 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $10.28 | −$16.91 | −$41.91 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.19 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% | $42.45 | −$9.74 |
| 50% | $57.46 | +$5.27 |
| 75% | $72.48 | +$20.29 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $114 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $87.49 | −$26.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$62.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$62.00 | 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 | $87.49 | $52.00 | $114 | $52.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.44 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.28 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Sprayed WADE #182a — FAQ
Is Sprayed WADE #182a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sprayed WADE #182a sells for $87.49 against $2.19 raw: a $85.30 spread, 40× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.44) 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 Sprayed WADE #182a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sprayed WADE #182a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $87.49 versus $2.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sprayed WADE #182a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $114, ahead of PSA 10 at $87.49. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sprayed WADE #182a 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 Sprayed WADE #182a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sprayed WADE #182a breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.44).
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