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Is Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b sells for $310 against $29.53 raw: a $280 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.82) 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)
- $29.53
- PSA 10
- $310
- PSA 9
- $87.82
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 | $310 | +$255 | +$230 | +$130 |
| PSA 9 | $87.82 | +$33.29 | +$8.29 | −$91.71 |
| PSA 8 | $86.98 | +$32.45 | +$7.45 | −$92.55 |
Net = sale price − $29.53 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% | $143 | +$63.84 |
| 50% | $199 | +$119 |
| 75% | $254 | +$175 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $403 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $310 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $186 | −$217 | 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 Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b — FAQ
Is Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b sells for $310 against $29.53 raw: a $280 spread, 10× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.82) 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 Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b (1988 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $310 versus $29.53 for a raw near-mint copy — a 10× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $403, ahead of PSA 10 at $310. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Slasher ASHER [Die-Cut] #617b 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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