Is Dictate TOR #4b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Dictate TOR #4b sells for $213 against $17.79 raw: a $195 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.79
- PSA 10
- $213
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $213 | +$170 | +$145 | +$45.04 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$17.79 | −$42.79 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $17.79 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $277 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $213 | −$64.17 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $128 | −$149 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $128 | −$149 | 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 | $213 | $128 | $277 | $128 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Dictate TOR #4b — FAQ
Is Dictate TOR #4b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dictate TOR #4b sells for $213 against $17.79 raw: a $195 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Dictate TOR #4b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dictate TOR #4b (Garbage Pail Kids Adam-Geddon) sells for about $213 versus $17.79 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dictate TOR #4b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $277, ahead of PSA 10 at $213. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dictate TOR #4b 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.
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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