Is Polluted PAUL #611b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Polluted PAUL #611b sells for $51.11 against $3.03 raw: a $48.08 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.99) 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)
- $3.03
- PSA 10
- $51.11
- PSA 9
- $16.99
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $51.11 | +$23.08 | −$1.92 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $16.99 | −$11.04 | −$36.04 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $3.03 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% | $25.52 | −$27.51 |
| 50% | $34.05 | −$18.98 |
| 75% | $42.58 | −$10.45 |
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 | $66.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.11 | −$14.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$35.00 | 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 | $51.11 | $31.00 | $66.00 | $31.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Polluted PAUL #611b — FAQ
Is Polluted PAUL #611b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Polluted PAUL #611b sells for $51.11 against $3.03 raw: a $48.08 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.99) 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 Polluted PAUL #611b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Polluted PAUL #611b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $51.11 versus $3.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Polluted PAUL #611b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $66.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Polluted PAUL #611b 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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