Is Juicy JULES #459b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 31× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Juicy JULES #459b sells for $99.99 against $3.18 raw: a $96.81 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.42) 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)
- $3.18
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $16.42
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$71.81 | +$46.81 | −$53.19 |
| PSA 9 | $16.42 | −$11.76 | −$36.76 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $7.50 | −$20.68 | −$45.68 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.18 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% | $37.31 | −$15.87 |
| 50% | $58.20 | +$5.02 |
| 75% | $79.10 | +$25.92 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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.
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Grading Juicy JULES #459b — FAQ
Is Juicy JULES #459b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Juicy JULES #459b sells for $99.99 against $3.18 raw: a $96.81 spread, 31× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.42) 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 Juicy JULES #459b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Juicy JULES #459b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $99.99 versus $3.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Juicy JULES #459b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Juicy JULES #459b 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 Juicy JULES #459b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Juicy JULES #459b breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $16.42).
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