Is Jugglin' JULIAN #542a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jugglin' JULIAN #542a sells for $44.28 against $3.69 raw: a $40.59 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.24) 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)
- $3.69
- PSA 10
- $44.28
- PSA 9
- $19.24
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $44.28 | +$15.59 | −$9.41 | −$109 |
| PSA 9 | $19.24 | −$9.45 | −$34.45 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $3.69 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% | $25.50 | −$28.19 |
| 50% | $31.76 | −$21.93 |
| 75% | $38.02 | −$15.67 |
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 | $58.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $44.28 | −$13.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$31.00 | 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 Jugglin' JULIAN #542a — FAQ
Is Jugglin' JULIAN #542a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jugglin' JULIAN #542a sells for $44.28 against $3.69 raw: a $40.59 spread, 12× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.24) 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 Jugglin' JULIAN #542a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jugglin' JULIAN #542a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $44.28 versus $3.69 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jugglin' JULIAN #542a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $58.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $44.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jugglin' JULIAN #542a 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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