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Is Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b sells for $594 against $107 raw: a $487 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($495) 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)
- $107
- PSA 10
- $594
- PSA 9
- $495
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $594 | +$462 | +$437 | +$337 |
| PSA 9 | $495 | +$363 | +$338 | +$238 |
| PSA 8 | $450 | +$318 | +$293 | +$193 |
Net = sale price − $107 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% | $520 | +$363 |
| 50% | $545 | +$388 |
| 75% | $569 | +$412 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $772 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $594 | −$178 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $356 | −$416 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $356 | −$416 | 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 Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b — FAQ
Is Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b sells for $594 against $107 raw: a $487 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($495) 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 Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b (1986 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $594 versus $107 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $772, ahead of PSA 10 at $594. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Repaired REX [Green 10 Error] #174b 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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