Is Nasty NICK #1a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nasty NICK #1a sells for $140 against $10.54 raw: a $129 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.99) 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)
- $10.54
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $57.99
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $140 | +$104 | +$79.17 | −$20.83 |
| PSA 9 | $57.99 | +$22.45 | −$2.55 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $23.25 | −$12.29 | −$37.29 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $10.54 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% | $78.42 | +$17.88 |
| 50% | $98.85 | +$38.31 |
| 75% | $119 | +$58.74 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$42.29 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 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 | $140 | $84.00 | $182 | $84.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $64.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $57.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $23.25 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $19.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Nasty NICK #1a — FAQ
Is Nasty NICK #1a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nasty NICK #1a sells for $140 against $10.54 raw: a $129 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($57.99) 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 Nasty NICK #1a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nasty NICK #1a (Garbage Pail Kids 2020 Sapphire) sells for about $140 versus $10.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nasty NICK #1a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nasty NICK #1a 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 Nasty NICK #1a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nasty NICK #1a breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.99).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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