Is Bloodshot SCOTT #229b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bloodshot SCOTT #229b sells for $162 against $2.00 raw: a $160 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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
- $162
- PSA 9
- $29.99
- Gem premium
- 81×
- 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 | $162 | +$135 | +$110 | +$10.49 |
| PSA 9 | $29.99 | +$2.99 | −$22.01 | −$122 |
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% | $63.12 | +$11.12 |
| 50% | $96.24 | +$44.24 |
| 75% | $129 | +$77.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 17%. 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 | $211 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $162 | −$48.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$114 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$114 | 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 | $162 | $97.00 | $211 | $97.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $22.95 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bloodshot SCOTT #229b — FAQ
Is Bloodshot SCOTT #229b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bloodshot SCOTT #229b sells for $162 against $2.00 raw: a $160 spread, 81× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.99) 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 Bloodshot SCOTT #229b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bloodshot SCOTT #229b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $162 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 81× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bloodshot SCOTT #229b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $211, ahead of PSA 10 at $162. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bloodshot SCOTT #229b 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 Bloodshot SCOTT #229b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bloodshot SCOTT #229b breaks even when it gems about 17% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.99).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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