Is ASHLEY Tray #231a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ASHLEY Tray #231a sells for $74.99 against $2.17 raw: a $72.82 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.00) 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)
- $2.17
- PSA 10
- $74.99
- PSA 9
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $74.99 | +$47.82 | +$22.82 | −$77.18 |
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | +$38.83 | +$13.83 | −$86.17 |
| PSA 8 | $59.99 | +$32.82 | +$7.82 | −$92.18 |
Net = sale price − $2.17 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% | $68.25 | +$16.08 |
| 50% | $70.50 | +$18.33 |
| 75% | $72.74 | +$20.57 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $97.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $74.99 | −$22.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$52.00 | 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 | $74.99 | $45.00 | $97.00 | $45.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $73.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $59.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading ASHLEY Tray #231a — FAQ
Is ASHLEY Tray #231a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ASHLEY Tray #231a sells for $74.99 against $2.17 raw: a $72.82 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.00) 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 ASHLEY Tray #231a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ASHLEY Tray #231a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $74.99 versus $2.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ASHLEY Tray #231a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $97.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $74.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ASHLEY Tray #231a 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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