Is Leather HEATHER #326A worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Leather HEATHER #326A sells for $84.99 against $2.46 raw: a $82.53 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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)
- $2.46
- PSA 10
- $84.99
- PSA 9
- $44.99
- Gem premium
- 35×
- 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 | $84.99 | +$57.53 | +$32.53 | −$67.47 |
| PSA 9 | $44.99 | +$17.53 | −$7.47 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $12.49 | −$14.97 | −$39.97 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.46 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% | $54.99 | +$2.53 |
| 50% | $64.99 | +$12.53 |
| 75% | $74.99 | +$22.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.99 | −$25.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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 | $84.99 | $51.00 | $110 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $44.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.49 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Leather HEATHER #326A — FAQ
Is Leather HEATHER #326A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Leather HEATHER #326A sells for $84.99 against $2.46 raw: a $82.53 spread, 35× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($44.99) 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 Leather HEATHER #326A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Leather HEATHER #326A (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $84.99 versus $2.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 35× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Leather HEATHER #326A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Leather HEATHER #326A 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 Leather HEATHER #326A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Leather HEATHER #326A breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $44.99).
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