Is RUFUS Refuse #554a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 RUFUS Refuse #554a brings $37.02 versus $3.01 raw — a $34.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.01
- PSA 10
- $37.02
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $37.02 | +$9.01 | −$15.99 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $3.01 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $48.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.02 | −$10.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $22.00 | −$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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $37.02 | $22.00 | $48.00 | $22.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $5.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading RUFUS Refuse #554a — FAQ
Is RUFUS Refuse #554a worth grading?
A PSA 10 RUFUS Refuse #554a brings $37.02 versus $3.01 raw — a $34.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 RUFUS Refuse #554a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 RUFUS Refuse #554a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $37.02 versus $3.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for RUFUS Refuse #554a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $48.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does RUFUS Refuse #554a 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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