Is Bad BRAD #18b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b brings $35.00 versus $3.83 raw — a $31.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.83
- PSA 10
- $35.00
- PSA 9
- $28.76
- Gem premium
- 9.1×
- 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 | $35.00 | +$6.17 | −$18.83 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $28.76 | −$0.07 | −$25.07 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $3.83 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% | $30.32 | −$23.51 |
| 50% | $31.88 | −$21.95 |
| 75% | $33.44 | −$20.39 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.00 | −$11.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Bad BRAD #18b — FAQ
Is Bad BRAD #18b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b brings $35.00 versus $3.83 raw — a $31.17 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bad BRAD #18b (2013 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $35.00 versus $3.83 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.1× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bad BRAD #18b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bad BRAD #18b 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.
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