Is Gooey STUEY #474b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Gooey STUEY #474b sells for $97.25 against $2.13 raw: a $95.12 spread, 46× 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)
- $2.13
- PSA 10
- $97.25
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 | $97.25 | +$70.12 | +$45.12 | −$54.88 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | +$32.87 | +$7.87 | −$92.13 |
| PSA 8 | $54.95 | +$27.82 | +$2.82 | −$97.18 |
Net = sale price − $2.13 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% | $69.31 | +$17.18 |
| 50% | $78.63 | +$26.50 |
| 75% | $87.94 | +$35.81 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.25 | −$28.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 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 Gooey STUEY #474b — FAQ
Is Gooey STUEY #474b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Gooey STUEY #474b sells for $97.25 against $2.13 raw: a $95.12 spread, 46× 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 Gooey STUEY #474b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Gooey STUEY #474b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $97.25 versus $2.13 for a raw near-mint copy — a 46× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Gooey STUEY #474b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $126, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.25. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Gooey STUEY #474b 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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