Is Trick or Trump #1B worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Trick or Trump #1B brings $319 versus $107 raw — a $211 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.32) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $107
- PSA 10
- $319
- PSA 9
- $79.32
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $319 | +$186 | +$161 | +$61.33 |
| PSA 9 | $79.32 | −$52.87 | −$77.87 | −$178 |
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% | $139 | −$18.07 |
| 50% | $199 | +$41.73 |
| 75% | $259 | +$102 |
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 | $414 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $319 | −$95.48 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $191 | −$223 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $191 | −$223 | 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 | $319 | $191 | $414 | $191 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $87.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $79.32 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Trick or Trump #1B — FAQ
Is Trick or Trump #1B worth grading?
A PSA 10 Trick or Trump #1B brings $319 versus $107 raw — a $211 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($79.32) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Trick or Trump #1B worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Trick or Trump #1B (2016 Garbage Pail Kids Halloween) sells for about $319 versus $107 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Trick or Trump #1B?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $414, ahead of PSA 10 at $319. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Trick or Trump #1B 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 Trick or Trump #1B break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Trick or Trump #1B breaks even when it gems about 33% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $79.32).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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