Is Phantasm Freddy #4a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Phantasm Freddy #4a sells for $120 against $49.99 raw: a $70.01 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.99
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $99.99
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $120 | +$45.01 | +$20.01 | −$79.99 |
| PSA 9 | $99.99 | +$25.00 | −$0.00 | −$100 |
Net = sale price − $49.99 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% | $105 | +$5.00 |
| 50% | $110 | +$10.01 |
| 75% | $115 | +$15.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 0%. 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 | $156 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $120 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $72.00 | −$84.00 | 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 | $120 | $72.00 | $156 | $72.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $110 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $99.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Phantasm Freddy #4a — FAQ
Is Phantasm Freddy #4a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Phantasm Freddy #4a sells for $120 against $49.99 raw: a $70.01 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($99.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Phantasm Freddy #4a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Phantasm Freddy #4a (2016 Garbage Pail Kids Halloween) sells for about $120 versus $49.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Phantasm Freddy #4a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $156, ahead of PSA 10 at $120. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Phantasm Freddy #4a 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 Phantasm Freddy #4a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Phantasm Freddy #4a breaks even when it gems about 0% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $99.99).
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Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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