Is BEA Sting #227a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 BEA Sting #227a sells for $49.99 against $2.05 raw: a $47.94 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) 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)
- $2.05
- PSA 10
- $49.99
- PSA 9
- $14.99
- 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 | $49.99 | +$22.94 | −$2.06 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $14.99 | −$12.06 | −$37.06 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $4.45 | −$22.60 | −$47.60 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.05 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% | $23.74 | −$28.31 |
| 50% | $32.49 | −$19.56 |
| 75% | $41.24 | −$10.81 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $49.99 | −$15.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 BEA Sting #227a — FAQ
Is BEA Sting #227a worth grading?
A PSA 10 BEA Sting #227a sells for $49.99 against $2.05 raw: a $47.94 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) 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 BEA Sting #227a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 BEA Sting #227a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $49.99 versus $2.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for BEA Sting #227a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $49.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does BEA Sting #227a 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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