Is Graffiti PETEY #30b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Graffiti PETEY #30b sells for $64.99 against $3.94 raw: a $61.05 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.01) 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)
- $3.94
- PSA 10
- $64.99
- PSA 9
- $42.01
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $64.99 | +$36.05 | +$11.05 | −$88.95 |
| PSA 9 | $42.01 | +$13.07 | −$11.93 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $3.94 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% | $47.75 | −$6.19 |
| 50% | $53.50 | −$0.44 |
| 75% | $59.24 | +$5.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. 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 | $84.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $64.99 | −$19.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | −$45.00 | 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.
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Grading Graffiti PETEY #30b — FAQ
Is Graffiti PETEY #30b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Graffiti PETEY #30b sells for $64.99 against $3.94 raw: a $61.05 spread, 16× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($42.01) 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 Graffiti PETEY #30b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Graffiti PETEY #30b (Garbage Pail Kids 2020 Sapphire) sells for about $64.99 versus $3.94 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Graffiti PETEY #30b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $84.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $64.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Graffiti PETEY #30b 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 Graffiti PETEY #30b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Graffiti PETEY #30b breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $42.01).
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