Is Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b sells for $99.00 against $48.81 raw: a $50.19 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.99) 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)
- $48.81
- Grade 9.5
- $99.00
- PSA 9
- $89.99
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $99.00 | +$25.19 | +$0.19 | −$99.81 |
| PSA 9 | $89.99 | +$16.18 | −$8.82 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $48.81 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% | $92.24 | −$6.57 |
| 50% | $94.50 | −$4.31 |
| 75% | $96.75 | −$2.06 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $99.00 |
| 9 | $89.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b — FAQ
Is Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b sells for $99.00 against $48.81 raw: a $50.19 spread, 2.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.99) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mauled PAUL [Green] #15b breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.99).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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