Is GRAHAM Bell #313A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 GRAHAM Bell #313A sells for $58.19 against $4.99 raw: a $53.20 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.49) 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)
- $4.99
- PSA 10
- $58.19
- PSA 9
- $34.49
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $58.19 | +$28.20 | +$3.20 | −$96.80 |
| PSA 9 | $34.49 | +$4.50 | −$20.50 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $7.99 | −$22.00 | −$47.00 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $40.41 | −$14.58 |
| 50% | $46.34 | −$8.65 |
| 75% | $52.27 | −$2.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. 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 | $76.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $58.19 | −$17.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $35.00 | −$41.00 | 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 GRAHAM Bell #313A — FAQ
Is GRAHAM Bell #313A worth grading?
A PSA 10 GRAHAM Bell #313A sells for $58.19 against $4.99 raw: a $53.20 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.49) 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 GRAHAM Bell #313A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 GRAHAM Bell #313A (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $58.19 versus $4.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for GRAHAM Bell #313A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $58.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does GRAHAM Bell #313A 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 GRAHAM Bell #313A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting GRAHAM Bell #313A breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.49).
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