Is Drippy DEBBIE #339b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Drippy DEBBIE #339b sells for $90.62 against $2.47 raw: a $88.15 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.38) 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)
- $2.47
- PSA 10
- $90.62
- PSA 9
- $32.38
- Gem premium
- 37×
- 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 | $90.62 | +$63.15 | +$38.15 | −$61.85 |
| PSA 9 | $32.38 | +$4.91 | −$20.09 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $2.47 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% | $46.94 | −$5.53 |
| 50% | $61.50 | +$9.03 |
| 75% | $76.06 | +$23.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $118 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.62 | −$27.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$64.00 | 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 | $90.62 | $54.00 | $118 | $54.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.38 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Drippy DEBBIE #339b — FAQ
Is Drippy DEBBIE #339b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Drippy DEBBIE #339b sells for $90.62 against $2.47 raw: a $88.15 spread, 37× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.38) 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 Drippy DEBBIE #339b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Drippy DEBBIE #339b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $90.62 versus $2.47 for a raw near-mint copy — a 37× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Drippy DEBBIE #339b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $118, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.62. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Drippy DEBBIE #339b 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 Drippy DEBBIE #339b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Drippy DEBBIE #339b breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.38).
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