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Is Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a brings $110 versus $66.46 raw — a $44.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($61.62) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $66.46
- PSA 10
- $110
- PSA 9
- $61.62
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $110 | +$19.02 | −$5.98 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $61.62 | −$29.84 | −$54.84 | −$155 |
Net = sale price − $66.46 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% | $73.83 | −$42.63 |
| 50% | $86.05 | −$30.41 |
| 75% | $98.27 | −$18.19 |
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 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $110 | −$33.52 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $66.00 | −$78.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $66.00 | −$78.00 | 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 Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a — FAQ
Is Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a brings $110 versus $66.46 raw — a $44.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($61.62) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a (Garbage Pail Kids 2021 Sapphire) sells for about $110 versus $66.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $144, ahead of PSA 10 at $110. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hot Head HARVEY [Green] #87a 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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