Is Run-Over GROVER #395b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 29× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Run-Over GROVER #395b sells for $55.36 against $1.94 raw: a $53.42 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.94
- PSA 10
- $55.36
- PSA 9
- $13.50
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $55.36 | +$28.42 | +$3.42 | −$96.58 |
| PSA 9 | $13.50 | −$13.44 | −$38.44 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.94 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% | $23.96 | −$27.98 |
| 50% | $34.43 | −$17.51 |
| 75% | $44.89 | −$7.05 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. 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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.36 | −$16.64 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 | $55.36 | $33.00 | $72.00 | $33.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $15.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $13.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Run-Over GROVER #395b — FAQ
Is Run-Over GROVER #395b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Run-Over GROVER #395b sells for $55.36 against $1.94 raw: a $53.42 spread, 29× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($13.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Run-Over GROVER #395b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Run-Over GROVER #395b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $55.36 versus $1.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Run-Over GROVER #395b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.36. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Run-Over GROVER #395b 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 Run-Over GROVER #395b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Run-Over GROVER #395b breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $13.50).
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