Is Mad MICHAEL #7a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mad MICHAEL #7a sells for $445 against $97.48 raw: a $348 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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)
- $97.48
- PSA 10
- $445
- PSA 9
- $126
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $445 | +$323 | +$298 | +$198 |
| PSA 9 | $126 | +$3.22 | −$21.78 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $69.06 | −$53.42 | −$78.42 | −$178 |
Net = sale price − $97.48 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% | $206 | +$58.05 |
| 50% | $285 | +$138 |
| 75% | $365 | +$218 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $579 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $445 | −$134 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $267 | −$312 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $216 | −$363 | 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 | $445 | $267 | $579 | $216 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $138 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $126 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $69.06 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $57.82 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mad MICHAEL #7a — FAQ
Is Mad MICHAEL #7a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mad MICHAEL #7a sells for $445 against $97.48 raw: a $348 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($126) 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 Mad MICHAEL #7a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mad MICHAEL #7a (2015 Garbage Pail Kids 30th Anniversary) sells for about $445 versus $97.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mad MICHAEL #7a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $579, ahead of PSA 10 at $445. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mad MICHAEL #7a 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 Mad MICHAEL #7a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mad MICHAEL #7a breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $126).
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