Is HALLIE Ween #438a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 HALLIE Ween #438a sells for $198 against $3.00 raw: a $195 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.01) 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)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $198
- PSA 9
- $29.01
- Gem premium
- 66×
- 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 | $198 | +$170 | +$145 | +$44.96 |
| PSA 9 | $29.01 | +$1.01 | −$23.99 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $18.99 | −$9.01 | −$34.01 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 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% | $71.25 | +$18.25 |
| 50% | $113 | +$60.48 |
| 75% | $156 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 14%. 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 | $257 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $198 | −$59.04 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $119 | −$138 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $119 | −$138 | 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 | $198 | $119 | $257 | $119 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $32.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $29.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading HALLIE Ween #438a — FAQ
Is HALLIE Ween #438a worth grading?
A PSA 10 HALLIE Ween #438a sells for $198 against $3.00 raw: a $195 spread, 66× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.01) 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 HALLIE Ween #438a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 HALLIE Ween #438a (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $198 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 66× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for HALLIE Ween #438a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $257, ahead of PSA 10 at $198. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does HALLIE Ween #438a 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 HALLIE Ween #438a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting HALLIE Ween #438a breaks even when it gems about 14% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.01).
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