Is Obscene GENE #B23a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Obscene GENE #B23a sells for $97.24 against $9.95 raw: a $87.29 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.57) 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)
- $9.95
- PSA 10
- $97.24
- PSA 9
- $46.57
- Gem premium
- 9.8×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $97.24 | +$62.29 | +$37.29 | −$62.71 |
| PSA 9 | $46.57 | +$11.62 | −$13.38 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $9.95 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% | $59.24 | −$0.71 |
| 50% | $71.91 | +$11.95 |
| 75% | $84.57 | +$24.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. 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 | $126 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $97.24 | −$28.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $58.00 | −$68.00 | 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.
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Grading Obscene GENE #B23a — FAQ
Is Obscene GENE #B23a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Obscene GENE #B23a sells for $97.24 against $9.95 raw: a $87.29 spread, 9.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.57) 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 Obscene GENE #B23a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Obscene GENE #B23a (2013 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $97.24 versus $9.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Obscene GENE #B23a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $126, ahead of PSA 10 at $97.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Obscene GENE #B23a 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 Obscene GENE #B23a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Obscene GENE #B23a breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.57).
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