Is Iron-Jaw AARON #186a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Iron-Jaw AARON #186a sells for $50.77 against $2.13 raw: a $48.64 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.96) 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)
- $2.13
- PSA 10
- $50.77
- PSA 9
- $16.96
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $50.77 | +$23.64 | −$1.36 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $16.96 | −$10.17 | −$35.17 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $7.99 | −$19.14 | −$44.14 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $25.41 | −$26.72 |
| 50% | $33.87 | −$18.26 |
| 75% | $42.32 | −$9.81 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.77 | −$15.23 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$36.00 | 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 Iron-Jaw AARON #186a — FAQ
Is Iron-Jaw AARON #186a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Iron-Jaw AARON #186a sells for $50.77 against $2.13 raw: a $48.64 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.96) 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 Iron-Jaw AARON #186a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Iron-Jaw AARON #186a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $50.77 versus $2.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Iron-Jaw AARON #186a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.77. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Iron-Jaw AARON #186a 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.
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