Is Dissed DONALD #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dissed DONALD #27 brings $179 versus $149 raw — a $29.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $149
- PSA 10
- $179
- PSA 9
- $79.99
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $179 | +$4.75 | −$20.25 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $79.99 | −$94.01 | −$119 | −$219 |
Net = sale price − $149 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% | $105 | −$94.32 |
| 50% | $129 | −$69.63 |
| 75% | $154 | −$44.94 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $232 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $179 | −$53.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 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 | $179 | $107 | $232 | $107 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $88.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $79.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Dissed DONALD #27 — FAQ
Is Dissed DONALD #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dissed DONALD #27 brings $179 versus $149 raw — a $29.75 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.99) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dissed DONALD #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dissed DONALD #27 (Garbage Pail Kids Trumpocracy) sells for about $179 versus $149 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dissed DONALD #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $232, ahead of PSA 10 at $179. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dissed DONALD #27 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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