Is Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b brings $650 versus $248 raw — a $402 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $248
- PSA 10
- $650
- PSA 9
- $158
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $650 | +$377 | +$352 | +$252 |
| PSA 9 | $158 | −$115 | −$140 | −$240 |
Net = sale price − $248 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% | $281 | −$16.91 |
| 50% | $404 | +$106 |
| 75% | $527 | +$229 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 28%. 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 | $845 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $650 | −$195 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $390 | −$455 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $390 | −$455 | 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 | $650 | $390 | $845 | $390 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $173 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $158 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b — FAQ
Is Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b brings $650 versus $248 raw — a $402 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($158) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b (2015 Garbage Pail Kids 30th Anniversary) sells for about $650 versus $248 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $845, ahead of PSA 10 at $650. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b 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 Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Jumpin' JORDAN [Red] #7b breaks even when it gems about 28% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $158).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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