Is Ice Cream CONNIE #588b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Ice Cream CONNIE #588b sells for $258 against $4.87 raw: a $253 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.90) 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)
- $4.87
- PSA 10
- $258
- PSA 9
- $31.90
- Gem premium
- 53×
- 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 | $258 | +$228 | +$203 | +$103 |
| PSA 9 | $31.90 | +$2.03 | −$22.97 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $4.87 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% | $88.30 | +$33.43 |
| 50% | $145 | +$89.83 |
| 75% | $201 | +$146 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $335 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $258 | −$77.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $155 | −$180 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $155 | −$180 | 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 | $258 | $155 | $335 | $155 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.90 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Ice Cream CONNIE #588b — FAQ
Is Ice Cream CONNIE #588b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Ice Cream CONNIE #588b sells for $258 against $4.87 raw: a $253 spread, 53× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.90) 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 Ice Cream CONNIE #588b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Ice Cream CONNIE #588b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $258 versus $4.87 for a raw near-mint copy — a 53× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Ice Cream CONNIE #588b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $335, ahead of PSA 10 at $258. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Ice Cream CONNIE #588b 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 Ice Cream CONNIE #588b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Ice Cream CONNIE #588b breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.90).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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