Is Barf Band BEN #476a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 8.8× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Barf Band BEN #476a sells for $45.50 against $5.20 raw: a $40.30 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) 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)
- $5.20
- PSA 10
- $45.50
- PSA 9
- $14.99
- Gem premium
- 8.8×
- 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 | $45.50 | +$15.30 | −$9.70 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $14.99 | −$15.21 | −$40.21 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $5.20 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% | $22.62 | −$32.58 |
| 50% | $30.25 | −$24.95 |
| 75% | $37.87 | −$17.33 |
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 | $59.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $45.50 | $27.00 | $59.00 | $27.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $16.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Barf Band BEN #476a — FAQ
Is Barf Band BEN #476a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Barf Band BEN #476a sells for $45.50 against $5.20 raw: a $40.30 spread, 8.8× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.99) 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 Barf Band BEN #476a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Barf Band BEN #476a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $45.50 versus $5.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Barf Band BEN #476a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $59.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Barf Band BEN #476a 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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