Is ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a sells for $55.41 against $7.97 raw: a $47.44 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.56) 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)
- $7.97
- PSA 10
- $55.41
- PSA 9
- $33.56
- Gem premium
- 7.0×
- 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 | $55.41 | +$22.44 | −$2.56 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $33.56 | +$0.59 | −$24.41 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $7.97 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% | $39.02 | −$18.95 |
| 50% | $44.48 | −$13.48 |
| 75% | $49.95 | −$8.02 |
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 | $72.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $55.41 | −$16.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $33.00 | −$39.00 | 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 ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a — FAQ
Is ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a sells for $55.41 against $7.97 raw: a $47.44 spread, 7.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.56) 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 ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a (2021 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $55.41 versus $7.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $72.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $55.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ALIEN IAN [Green] #138a 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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