Is Hard-Boiled MEG #565b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 14× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hard-Boiled MEG #565b sells for $45.99 against $3.18 raw: a $42.81 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.18
- PSA 10
- $45.99
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $45.99 | +$17.81 | −$7.19 | −$107 |
| PSA 8 | $9.69 | −$18.49 | −$43.49 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $3.18 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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.99 | −$14.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $45.99 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $9.69 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hard-Boiled MEG #565b — FAQ
Is Hard-Boiled MEG #565b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hard-Boiled MEG #565b sells for $45.99 against $3.18 raw: a $42.81 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Hard-Boiled MEG #565b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hard-Boiled MEG #565b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $45.99 versus $3.18 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hard-Boiled MEG #565b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hard-Boiled MEG #565b 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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