Is Down Under DONALD #34 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Down Under DONALD #34 brings $179 versus $79.99 raw — a $99.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($85.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $79.99
- PSA 10
- $179
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | +$74.01 | +$49.01 | −$50.99 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | −$19.99 | −$44.99 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $79.99 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% | $109 | −$21.49 |
| 50% | $132 | +$2.01 |
| 75% | $156 | +$25.51 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 48%. 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 | $233 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $179 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$126 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$126 | 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 | $233 | $107 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $94.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $85.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Down Under DONALD #34 — FAQ
Is Down Under DONALD #34 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Down Under DONALD #34 brings $179 versus $79.99 raw — a $99.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($85.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Down Under DONALD #34 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Down Under DONALD #34 (Garbage Pail Kids Trumpocracy) sells for about $179 versus $79.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Down Under DONALD #34?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $233, ahead of PSA 10 at $179. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Down Under DONALD #34 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 Down Under DONALD #34 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Down Under DONALD #34 breaks even when it gems about 48% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.00).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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