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Is Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a sells for $150 against $5.49 raw: a $145 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.43) 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)
- $5.49
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $46.43
- Gem premium
- 27×
- 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 | $150 | +$120 | +$94.50 | −$5.50 |
| PSA 9 | $46.43 | +$15.94 | −$9.06 | −$109 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $5.49 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% | $72.32 | +$16.83 |
| 50% | $98.21 | +$42.72 |
| 75% | $124 | +$68.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a — FAQ
Is Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a sells for $150 against $5.49 raw: a $145 spread, 27× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.43) 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 Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $150 versus $5.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 27× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a 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 Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Losin' WADE [Die-Cut] #601a breaks even when it gems about 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.43).
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