Is Air-Head JED #212b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Air-Head JED #212b sells for $43.73 against $2.00 raw: a $41.73 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.00) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $43.73
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $43.73 | +$16.73 | −$8.27 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | +$1.00 | −$24.00 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $25.78 | −$1.22 | −$26.22 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $31.93 | −$20.07 |
| 50% | $35.86 | −$16.14 |
| 75% | $39.80 | −$12.20 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.73 | −$13.27 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 | $43.73 | $26.00 | $57.00 | $26.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.78 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Air-Head JED #212b — FAQ
Is Air-Head JED #212b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Air-Head JED #212b sells for $43.73 against $2.00 raw: a $41.73 spread, 22× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.00) 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 Air-Head JED #212b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Air-Head JED #212b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $43.73 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 22× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Air-Head JED #212b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.73. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Air-Head JED #212b 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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