Is Sucked CHUCK #505a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 61× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sucked CHUCK #505a sells for $128 against $2.08 raw: a $125 spread, 61× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.99) 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)
- $2.08
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $11.99
- Gem premium
- 61×
- 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 | $128 | +$100 | +$75.42 | −$24.58 |
| PSA 9 | $11.99 | −$15.09 | −$40.09 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.08 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% | $40.87 | −$11.21 |
| 50% | $69.75 | +$17.67 |
| 75% | $98.62 | +$46.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $166 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $128 | −$38.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$89.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$89.00 | 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 | $128 | $77.00 | $166 | $77.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $13.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $11.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Sucked CHUCK #505a — FAQ
Is Sucked CHUCK #505a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sucked CHUCK #505a sells for $128 against $2.08 raw: a $125 spread, 61× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($11.99) 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 Sucked CHUCK #505a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sucked CHUCK #505a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $128 versus $2.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 61× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sucked CHUCK #505a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $166, ahead of PSA 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sucked CHUCK #505a 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 Sucked CHUCK #505a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sucked CHUCK #505a breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $11.99).
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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