Is Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a sells for $158 against $29.49 raw: a $128 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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)
- $29.49
- PSA 10
- $158
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- 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 | $158 | +$103 | +$78.32 | −$21.68 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$5.51 | −$19.49 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $29.49 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% | $84.45 | +$4.96 |
| 50% | $109 | +$29.42 |
| 75% | $133 | +$53.87 |
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 | $205 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $158 | −$47.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$110 | 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 | $158 | $95.00 | $205 | $95.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $60.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a — FAQ
Is Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a sells for $158 against $29.49 raw: a $128 spread, 5.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.00) 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 Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a (2013 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $158 versus $29.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $205, ahead of PSA 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a 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 Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tee-Vee STEVIE [Xfractor] #10a breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.00).
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