Is Trump-Kin Head #1A worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trump-Kin Head #1A brings $271 versus $107 raw — a $164 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($102) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $107
- PSA 10
- $271
- PSA 9
- $102
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $271 | +$139 | +$114 | +$13.87 |
| PSA 9 | $102 | −$30.19 | −$55.19 | −$155 |
| PSA 8 | $92.49 | −$39.70 | −$64.70 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $107 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% | $144 | −$12.93 |
| 50% | $187 | +$29.34 |
| 75% | $229 | +$71.61 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 33%. 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 | $352 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $271 | −$80.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $163 | −$189 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $163 | −$189 | 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 | $271 | $163 | $352 | $163 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $112 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $102 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $92.49 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Trump-Kin Head #1A — FAQ
Is Trump-Kin Head #1A worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trump-Kin Head #1A brings $271 versus $107 raw — a $164 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($102) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Trump-Kin Head #1A worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trump-Kin Head #1A (2016 Garbage Pail Kids Halloween) sells for about $271 versus $107 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trump-Kin Head #1A?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $352, ahead of PSA 10 at $271. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trump-Kin Head #1A 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 Trump-Kin Head #1A break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Trump-Kin Head #1A breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $102).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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