Is Travellin' Travis #127a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Travellin' Travis #127a sells for $51.28 against $1.84 raw: a $49.44 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.84
- PSA 10
- $51.28
- PSA 9
- $24.85
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $51.28 | +$24.44 | −$0.56 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $24.85 | −$1.99 | −$26.99 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $6.75 | −$20.09 | −$45.09 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $1.84 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% | $31.46 | −$20.38 |
| 50% | $38.06 | −$13.78 |
| 75% | $44.67 | −$7.17 |
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 | $67.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $51.28 | −$15.72 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $31.00 | −$36.00 | 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 | $51.28 | $31.00 | $67.00 | $31.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.85 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $6.75 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $6.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Travellin' Travis #127a — FAQ
Is Travellin' Travis #127a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Travellin' Travis #127a sells for $51.28 against $1.84 raw: a $49.44 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Travellin' Travis #127a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Travellin' Travis #127a (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $51.28 versus $1.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Travellin' Travis #127a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $67.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $51.28. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Travellin' Travis #127a 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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