![Mad MICHAEL [Black] #7a (2015 Garbage Pail Kids 30th Anniversary) — is it worth grading?](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Tj0AAeSwcJ1qjhGd/s-l1600.jpg)
Is Mad MICHAEL [Black] #7a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Mad MICHAEL [Black] #7a brings $210 versus $179 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($191) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $179
- Grade 9.5
- $210
- PSA 9
- $191
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $210 | +$6.00 | −$19.00 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $191 | −$13.00 | −$38.00 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $174 | −$30.50 | −$55.50 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $179 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% | $196 | −$33.25 |
| 50% | $201 | −$28.50 |
| 75% | $205 | −$23.75 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Mad MICHAEL [Black] #7a — FAQ
Is Mad MICHAEL [Black] #7a worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Mad MICHAEL [Black] #7a brings $210 versus $179 raw — a $31.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($191) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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