Is CHESTER Drawers #517a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 CHESTER Drawers #517a sells for $37.67 against $2.51 raw: a $35.16 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.05) 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)
- $2.51
- PSA 10
- $37.67
- PSA 9
- $28.05
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $37.67 | +$10.16 | −$14.84 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $28.05 | +$0.54 | −$24.46 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $4.25 | −$23.26 | −$48.26 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $2.51 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% | $30.46 | −$22.05 |
| 50% | $32.86 | −$19.65 |
| 75% | $35.27 | −$17.24 |
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.67 | −$11.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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 CHESTER Drawers #517a — FAQ
Is CHESTER Drawers #517a worth grading?
A PSA 10 CHESTER Drawers #517a sells for $37.67 against $2.51 raw: a $35.16 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($28.05) 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 CHESTER Drawers #517a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 CHESTER Drawers #517a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $37.67 versus $2.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for CHESTER Drawers #517a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does CHESTER Drawers #517a 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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