Is Sparrin' WARREN #322B worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 30× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sparrin' WARREN #322B sells for $61.22 against $2.01 raw: a $59.21 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.01
- PSA 10
- $61.22
- PSA 9
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $61.22 | +$34.21 | +$9.21 | −$90.79 |
| PSA 9 | $9.99 | −$17.02 | −$42.02 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $2.01 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% | $22.80 | −$29.21 |
| 50% | $35.60 | −$16.41 |
| 75% | $48.41 | −$3.60 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 82%. 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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.22 | −$18.78 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 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 | $61.22 | $37.00 | $80.00 | $37.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $11.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $9.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Sparrin' WARREN #322B — FAQ
Is Sparrin' WARREN #322B worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sparrin' WARREN #322B sells for $61.22 against $2.01 raw: a $59.21 spread, 30× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($9.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Sparrin' WARREN #322B worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sparrin' WARREN #322B (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $61.22 versus $2.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sparrin' WARREN #322B?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sparrin' WARREN #322B 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 Sparrin' WARREN #322B break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sparrin' WARREN #322B breaks even when it gems about 82% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $9.99).
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