Is Combin' Harry #421b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Combin' Harry #421b sells for $71.56 against $2.00 raw: a $69.56 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.99) 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)
- $2.00
- PSA 10
- $71.56
- PSA 9
- $27.99
- Gem premium
- 36×
- 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 | $71.56 | +$44.56 | +$19.56 | −$80.44 |
| PSA 9 | $27.99 | +$0.99 | −$24.01 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $10.99 | −$16.01 | −$41.01 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $2.00 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% | $38.88 | −$13.12 |
| 50% | $49.77 | −$2.23 |
| 75% | $60.67 | +$8.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 55%. 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 | $93.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.56 | −$21.44 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 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 | $71.56 | $43.00 | $93.00 | $43.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Combin' Harry #421b — FAQ
Is Combin' Harry #421b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Combin' Harry #421b sells for $71.56 against $2.00 raw: a $69.56 spread, 36× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.99) 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 Combin' Harry #421b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Combin' Harry #421b (1987 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $71.56 versus $2.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 36× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Combin' Harry #421b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $93.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.56. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Combin' Harry #421b 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 Combin' Harry #421b break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Combin' Harry #421b breaks even when it gems about 55% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.99).
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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