Is SEYMOUR Barf #512a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 40× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 SEYMOUR Barf #512a sells for $59.99 against $1.50 raw: a $58.49 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.78) 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)
- $1.50
- PSA 10
- $59.99
- PSA 9
- $22.78
- Gem premium
- 40×
- 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 | $59.99 | +$33.49 | +$8.49 | −$91.51 |
| PSA 9 | $22.78 | −$3.72 | −$28.72 | −$129 |
| PSA 8 | $13.04 | −$13.46 | −$38.46 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $1.50 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% | $32.08 | −$19.42 |
| 50% | $41.39 | −$10.11 |
| 75% | $50.69 | −$0.81 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 | $78.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.99 | −$18.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$42.00 | 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 SEYMOUR Barf #512a — FAQ
Is SEYMOUR Barf #512a worth grading?
A PSA 10 SEYMOUR Barf #512a sells for $59.99 against $1.50 raw: a $58.49 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.78) 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 SEYMOUR Barf #512a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 SEYMOUR Barf #512a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $59.99 versus $1.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for SEYMOUR Barf #512a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does SEYMOUR Barf #512a 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 SEYMOUR Barf #512a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting SEYMOUR Barf #512a breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $22.78).
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