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Is Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b sells for $89.99 against $4.78 raw: a $85.21 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.99) 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)
- $4.78
- PSA 10
- $89.99
- PSA 9
- $36.99
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $89.99 | +$60.21 | +$35.21 | −$64.79 |
| PSA 9 | $36.99 | +$7.21 | −$17.79 | −$118 |
| PSA 8 | $8.99 | −$20.79 | −$45.79 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $4.78 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% | $50.24 | −$4.54 |
| 50% | $63.49 | +$8.71 |
| 75% | $76.74 | +$21.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $117 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $89.99 | −$27.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $54.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.99 | −$97.01 | 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 Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b — FAQ
Is Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b sells for $89.99 against $4.78 raw: a $85.21 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.99) 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 Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $89.99 versus $4.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $117, ahead of PSA 10 at $89.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b 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 Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Great SCOTT [Die-Cut] #613b breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.99).
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