Is Newly-Dead ED #250a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Newly-Dead ED #250a sells for $86.30 against $1.80 raw: a $84.50 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.94) 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)
- $1.80
- PSA 10
- $86.30
- PSA 9
- $38.94
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $86.30 | +$59.50 | +$34.50 | −$65.50 |
| PSA 9 | $38.94 | +$12.14 | −$12.86 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $1.80 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% | $50.78 | −$1.02 |
| 50% | $62.62 | +$10.82 |
| 75% | $74.46 | +$22.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $112 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.30 | −$25.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $52.00 | −$60.00 | 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 Newly-Dead ED #250a — FAQ
Is Newly-Dead ED #250a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Newly-Dead ED #250a sells for $86.30 against $1.80 raw: a $84.50 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.94) 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 Newly-Dead ED #250a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Newly-Dead ED #250a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $86.30 versus $1.80 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Newly-Dead ED #250a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $112, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Newly-Dead ED #250a 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 Newly-Dead ED #250a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Newly-Dead ED #250a breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.94).
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