Is Half WHIT #552a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Half WHIT #552a sells for $63.66 against $2.27 raw: a $61.39 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.90) 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)
- $2.27
- PSA 10
- $63.66
- PSA 9
- $27.90
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $63.66 | +$36.39 | +$11.39 | −$88.61 |
| PSA 9 | $27.90 | +$0.63 | −$24.37 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $5.49 | −$21.78 | −$46.78 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $2.27 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% | $36.84 | −$15.43 |
| 50% | $45.78 | −$6.49 |
| 75% | $54.72 | +$2.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. 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 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.66 | −$19.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 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 Half WHIT #552a — FAQ
Is Half WHIT #552a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Half WHIT #552a sells for $63.66 against $2.27 raw: a $61.39 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.90) 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 Half WHIT #552a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Half WHIT #552a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $63.66 versus $2.27 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Half WHIT #552a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Half WHIT #552a 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 Half WHIT #552a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Half WHIT #552a breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.90).
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