Is SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b sell for $32.69, only $21.73 above the $10.96 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.96
- PSA 10
- $32.69
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $32.69 | −$3.27 | −$28.27 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $10.96 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.69 | −$10.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $32.69 | $20.00 | $43.00 | $20.00 |
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Grading SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b — FAQ
Is SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b sell for $32.69, only $21.73 above the $10.96 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b (2024 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $32.69 versus $10.96 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does SANDY Clod [Sparkle Refractor] #254b 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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