Is HUGH Fix-It #598b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 HUGH Fix-It #598b sells for $65.99 against $5.82 raw: a $60.17 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.00) 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)
- $5.82
- PSA 10
- $65.99
- PSA 9
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- 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 | $65.99 | +$35.17 | +$10.17 | −$89.83 |
| PSA 9 | $39.00 | +$8.18 | −$16.82 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | +$4.18 | −$20.82 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $5.82 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% | $45.75 | −$10.07 |
| 50% | $52.49 | −$3.33 |
| 75% | $59.24 | +$3.42 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $65.99 | −$20.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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 | $65.99 | $40.00 | $86.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $43.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading HUGH Fix-It #598b — FAQ
Is HUGH Fix-It #598b worth grading?
A PSA 10 HUGH Fix-It #598b sells for $65.99 against $5.82 raw: a $60.17 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($39.00) 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 HUGH Fix-It #598b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 HUGH Fix-It #598b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $65.99 versus $5.82 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for HUGH Fix-It #598b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $65.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does HUGH Fix-It #598b 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 HUGH Fix-It #598b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting HUGH Fix-It #598b breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $39.00).
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