Is CHERYL Peril #351a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CHERYL Peril #351a sells for $153 against $1.14 raw: a $152 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $1.14
- PSA 10
- $153
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 135×
- 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 | $153 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.35 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$6.86 | −$18.14 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | +$3.85 | −$21.15 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $1.14 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% | $63.12 | +$11.98 |
| 50% | $93.25 | +$42.11 |
| 75% | $123 | +$72.23 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $200 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $153 | −$46.51 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $92.00 | −$108 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $92.00 | −$108 | 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 | $153 | $92.00 | $200 | $92.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $29.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading CHERYL Peril #351a — FAQ
Is CHERYL Peril #351a worth grading?
A PSA 10 CHERYL Peril #351a sells for $153 against $1.14 raw: a $152 spread, 135× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 CHERYL Peril #351a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CHERYL Peril #351a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $153 versus $1.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 135× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CHERYL Peril #351a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $200, ahead of PSA 10 at $153. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CHERYL Peril #351a 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 CHERYL Peril #351a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting CHERYL Peril #351a breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
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