Is Semi COLIN #355b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Semi COLIN #355b sells for $395 against $3.95 raw: a $391 spread, 100× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.03) 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)
- $3.95
- PSA 10
- $395
- PSA 9
- $43.03
- Gem premium
- 100×
- 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 | $395 | +$366 | +$341 | +$241 |
| PSA 9 | $43.03 | +$14.08 | −$10.92 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $32.15 | +$3.20 | −$21.80 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $3.95 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% | $131 | +$77.07 |
| 50% | $219 | +$165 |
| 75% | $307 | +$253 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $514 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $395 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $237 | −$277 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $237 | −$277 | 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 | $395 | $237 | $514 | $237 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $47.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $43.03 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $32.15 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Semi COLIN #355b — FAQ
Is Semi COLIN #355b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Semi COLIN #355b sells for $395 against $3.95 raw: a $391 spread, 100× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.03) 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 Semi COLIN #355b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Semi COLIN #355b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $395 versus $3.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 100× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Semi COLIN #355b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $514, ahead of PSA 10 at $395. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Semi COLIN #355b 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 Semi COLIN #355b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Semi COLIN #355b breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.03).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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