Is Evil EDDIE #1b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Evil EDDIE #1b sells for $90.01 against $6.00 raw: a $84.01 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.49) 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)
- $6.00
- PSA 10
- $90.01
- PSA 9
- $47.49
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $90.01 | +$59.01 | +$34.01 | −$65.99 |
| PSA 9 | $47.49 | +$16.49 | −$8.51 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $18.35 | −$12.65 | −$37.65 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $6.00 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% | $58.12 | +$2.12 |
| 50% | $68.75 | +$12.75 |
| 75% | $79.38 | +$23.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $90.01 | −$26.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | $90.01 | $54.00 | $117 | $54.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $47.49 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $18.35 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Evil EDDIE #1b — FAQ
Is Evil EDDIE #1b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Evil EDDIE #1b sells for $90.01 against $6.00 raw: a $84.01 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($47.49) 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 Evil EDDIE #1b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Evil EDDIE #1b (2013 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $90.01 versus $6.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Evil EDDIE #1b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $90.01. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Evil EDDIE #1b 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 Evil EDDIE #1b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Evil EDDIE #1b breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $47.49).
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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