Is Alien IAN [Gold] #30a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.2× premium in Grade 9.5
A Grade 9.5 Alien IAN [Gold] #30a sells for $79.00 against $19.00 raw: a $60.00 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.00
- Grade 9.5
- $79.00
- Gem premium
- 4.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $79.00 | +$35.00 | +$10.00 | −$90.00 |
Net = sale price − $19.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $79.00 |
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Is Alien IAN [Gold] #30a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Alien IAN [Gold] #30a sells for $79.00 against $19.00 raw: a $60.00 spread, 4.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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