Is Deserted DONALD #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Deserted DONALD #26 brings $148 versus $90.00 raw — a $57.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $90.00
- PSA 10
- $148
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $148 | +$32.99 | +$7.99 | −$92.01 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$89.00 | −$114 | −$214 |
Net = sale price − $90.00 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% | $56.50 | −$83.50 |
| 50% | $87.00 | −$53.00 |
| 75% | $117 | −$22.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 93%. 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 | $192 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $148 | −$44.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $89.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $89.00 | −$103 | 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 | $148 | $89.00 | $192 | $89.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Deserted DONALD #26 — FAQ
Is Deserted DONALD #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Deserted DONALD #26 brings $148 versus $90.00 raw — a $57.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Deserted DONALD #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Deserted DONALD #26 (Garbage Pail Kids Trumpocracy) sells for about $148 versus $90.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Deserted DONALD #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $192, ahead of PSA 10 at $148. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Deserted DONALD #26 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 Deserted DONALD #26 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Deserted DONALD #26 breaks even when it gems about 93% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.00).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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