Is VINCENT Van Gone #263a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone #263a sells for $62.15 against $2.25 raw: a $59.90 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $62.15
- PSA 9
- $44.00
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $62.15 | +$34.90 | +$9.90 | −$90.10 |
| PSA 9 | $44.00 | +$16.75 | −$8.25 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $39.99 | +$12.74 | −$12.26 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $48.54 | −$3.71 |
| 50% | $53.08 | +$0.83 |
| 75% | $57.61 | +$5.36 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $81.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $62.15 | −$18.85 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$44.00 | 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 | $62.15 | $37.00 | $81.00 | $37.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $48.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $39.99 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $24.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading VINCENT Van Gone #263a — FAQ
Is VINCENT Van Gone #263a worth grading?
A PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone #263a sells for $62.15 against $2.25 raw: a $59.90 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.00) 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 VINCENT Van Gone #263a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone #263a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $62.15 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VINCENT Van Gone #263a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $81.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $62.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VINCENT Van Gone #263a 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 VINCENT Van Gone #263a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting VINCENT Van Gone #263a breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.00).
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