Is Momma MIA #356a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Momma MIA #356a sells for $186 against $3.02 raw: a $183 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.41) 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)
- $3.02
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $40.41
- Gem premium
- 62×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $186 | +$158 | +$133 | +$33.33 |
| PSA 9 | $40.41 | +$12.39 | −$12.61 | −$113 |
| PSA 8 | $17.76 | −$10.26 | −$35.26 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $3.02 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% | $76.89 | +$23.88 |
| 50% | $113 | +$60.36 |
| 75% | $150 | +$96.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $242 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $186 | −$55.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $112 | −$130 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $112 | −$130 | 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.
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Grading Momma MIA #356a — FAQ
Is Momma MIA #356a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Momma MIA #356a sells for $186 against $3.02 raw: a $183 spread, 62× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.41) 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 Momma MIA #356a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Momma MIA #356a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $186 versus $3.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Momma MIA #356a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $242, ahead of PSA 10 at $186. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Momma MIA #356a 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 Momma MIA #356a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Momma MIA #356a breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.41).
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