Is Runny ROB [Red] #1a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Runny ROB [Red] #1a sells for $88.88 against $6.01 raw: a $82.87 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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)
- $6.01
- PSA 10
- $88.88
- PSA 9
- $49.99
- Gem premium
- 15×
- 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 | $88.88 | +$57.87 | +$32.87 | −$67.13 |
| PSA 9 | $49.99 | +$18.98 | −$6.02 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $6.01 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% | $59.71 | +$3.70 |
| 50% | $69.44 | +$13.43 |
| 75% | $79.16 | +$23.15 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 15%. 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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $88.88 | −$27.12 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $53.00 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $53.00 | −$63.00 | 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 | $88.88 | $53.00 | $116 | $53.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $49.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Runny ROB [Red] #1a — FAQ
Is Runny ROB [Red] #1a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Runny ROB [Red] #1a sells for $88.88 against $6.01 raw: a $82.87 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($49.99) 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 Runny ROB [Red] #1a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Runny ROB [Red] #1a (Garbage Pail Kids We Hate the 90s) sells for about $88.88 versus $6.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Runny ROB [Red] #1a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $116, ahead of PSA 10 at $88.88. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Runny ROB [Red] #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 Runny ROB [Red] #1a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Runny ROB [Red] #1a breaks even when it gems about 15% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $49.99).
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