Is See More SEYMOUR #211a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 See More SEYMOUR #211a sells for $54.00 against $1.85 raw: a $52.15 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $1.85
- PSA 10
- $54.00
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $54.00 | +$27.15 | +$2.15 | −$97.85 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$18.15 | −$6.85 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $1.85 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% | $47.25 | −$4.60 |
| 50% | $49.50 | −$2.35 |
| 75% | $51.75 | −$0.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 76%. 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 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.00 | −$16.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$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 | $54.00 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading See More SEYMOUR #211a — FAQ
Is See More SEYMOUR #211a worth grading?
A PSA 10 See More SEYMOUR #211a sells for $54.00 against $1.85 raw: a $52.15 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 See More SEYMOUR #211a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 See More SEYMOUR #211a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $54.00 versus $1.85 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for See More SEYMOUR #211a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does See More SEYMOUR #211a 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 See More SEYMOUR #211a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting See More SEYMOUR #211a breaks even when it gems about 76% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.00).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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