Is Lotta CARLOTTA #249b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lotta CARLOTTA #249b sells for $91.00 against $1.69 raw: a $89.31 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.23) 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)
- $1.69
- PSA 10
- $91.00
- PSA 9
- $31.23
- Gem premium
- 54×
- 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 | $91.00 | +$64.31 | +$39.31 | −$60.69 |
| PSA 9 | $31.23 | +$4.54 | −$20.46 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $1.69 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% | $46.17 | −$5.52 |
| 50% | $61.12 | +$9.43 |
| 75% | $76.06 | +$24.37 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $91.00 | −$27.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $55.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | $91.00 | $55.00 | $118 | $55.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.23 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Lotta CARLOTTA #249b — FAQ
Is Lotta CARLOTTA #249b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lotta CARLOTTA #249b sells for $91.00 against $1.69 raw: a $89.31 spread, 54× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.23) 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 Lotta CARLOTTA #249b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lotta CARLOTTA #249b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $91.00 versus $1.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 54× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lotta CARLOTTA #249b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $91.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lotta CARLOTTA #249b 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 Lotta CARLOTTA #249b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lotta CARLOTTA #249b breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.23).
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