Is DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b brings $120 versus $65.36 raw — a $54.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.36
- PSA 10
- $120
- PSA 9
- $89.99
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | +$29.64 | +$4.64 | −$95.36 |
| PSA 9 | $89.99 | −$0.37 | −$25.37 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $65.36 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% | $97.49 | −$17.87 |
| 50% | $105 | −$10.36 |
| 75% | $112 | −$2.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 85%. 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 | — | — | — | — | $99.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $89.99 |
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Grading DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b — FAQ
Is DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b worth grading?
A PSA 10 DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b brings $120 versus $65.36 raw — a $54.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($89.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b (2021 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $120 versus $65.36 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b?
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 DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b 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 DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting DEADLY DUDLEY [Rose Gold] #137b breaks even when it gems about 85% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $89.99).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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