Is Grem LYNN #8b worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 71× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Grem LYNN #8b sells for $287 against $4.03 raw: a $283 spread, 71× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.03
- PSA 10
- $287
- PSA 9
- $19.57
- Gem premium
- 71×
- 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 | $287 | +$258 | +$233 | +$133 |
| PSA 9 | $19.57 | −$9.46 | −$34.46 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $4.03 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% | $86.54 | +$32.51 |
| 50% | $154 | +$99.48 |
| 75% | $220 | +$166 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 13%. 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 | $374 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $287 | −$86.54 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $172 | −$202 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $172 | −$202 | 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 | $287 | $172 | $374 | $172 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $22.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $19.57 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Grem LYNN #8b — FAQ
Is Grem LYNN #8b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grem LYNN #8b sells for $287 against $4.03 raw: a $283 spread, 71× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($19.57) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Grem LYNN #8b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grem LYNN #8b (2015 Garbage Pail Kids 30th Anniversary) sells for about $287 versus $4.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 71× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grem LYNN #8b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $374, ahead of PSA 10 at $287. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grem LYNN #8b 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 Grem LYNN #8b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Grem LYNN #8b breaks even when it gems about 13% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $19.57).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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