Is JIM Equipment #342a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 JIM Equipment #342a sells for $112 against $1.59 raw: a $111 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.55) 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)
- $1.59
- PSA 10
- $112
- PSA 9
- $32.55
- Gem premium
- 71×
- 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 | $112 | +$85.85 | +$60.85 | −$39.15 |
| PSA 9 | $32.55 | +$5.96 | −$19.04 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $1.59 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% | $52.52 | +$0.93 |
| 50% | $72.50 | +$20.91 |
| 75% | $92.47 | +$40.88 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 24%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $112 | −$33.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$79.00 | 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 | $112 | $67.00 | $146 | $67.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $32.55 |
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Full set checklist →Grading JIM Equipment #342a — FAQ
Is JIM Equipment #342a worth grading?
A PSA 10 JIM Equipment #342a sells for $112 against $1.59 raw: a $111 spread, 71× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.55) 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 JIM Equipment #342a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 JIM Equipment #342a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $112 versus $1.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for JIM Equipment #342a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $112. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does JIM Equipment #342a 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 JIM Equipment #342a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting JIM Equipment #342a breaks even when it gems about 24% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.55).
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