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Is WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a sells for $67.66 against $19.99 raw: a $47.67 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.37) 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)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $67.66
- PSA 9
- $22.37
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $67.66 | +$22.67 | −$2.33 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $22.37 | −$22.62 | −$47.62 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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% | $33.69 | −$36.30 |
| 50% | $45.02 | −$24.97 |
| 75% | $56.34 | −$13.65 |
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 | $88.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $67.66 | −$20.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$47.00 | 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 WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a — FAQ
Is WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a worth grading?
A PSA 10 WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a sells for $67.66 against $19.99 raw: a $47.67 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($22.37) 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 WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a (2021 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $67.66 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $88.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $67.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does WARRIN' WARREN [Orange] #156a 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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