Is Mad MIKE #24a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mad MIKE #24a sells for $175 against $27.95 raw: a $147 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.19) 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)
- $27.95
- PSA 10
- $175
- PSA 9
- $91.19
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $175 | +$122 | +$97.05 | −$2.95 |
| PSA 9 | $91.19 | +$38.24 | +$13.24 | −$86.76 |
| PSA 8 | $41.00 | −$11.95 | −$36.95 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $27.95 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% | $112 | +$34.19 |
| 50% | $133 | +$55.14 |
| 75% | $154 | +$76.10 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $175 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.99 | −$128 | 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.
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Grading Mad MIKE #24a — FAQ
Is Mad MIKE #24a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mad MIKE #24a sells for $175 against $27.95 raw: a $147 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($91.19) 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 MIKE #24a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mad MIKE #24a (2015 Garbage Pail Kids 30th Anniversary) sells for about $175 versus $27.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mad MIKE #24a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $175. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mad MIKE #24a 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.
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