Is Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b brings $75.00 versus $29.95 raw — a $45.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.51) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $29.95
- PSA 10
- $75.00
- PSA 9
- $16.51
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 | $75.00 | +$20.05 | −$4.95 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $16.51 | −$38.44 | −$63.44 | −$163 |
Net = sale price − $29.95 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% | $31.13 | −$48.82 |
| 50% | $45.76 | −$34.19 |
| 75% | $60.38 | −$19.57 |
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 | $98.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $75.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $45.00 | −$53.00 | 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 | $75.00 | $45.00 | $98.00 | $45.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $18.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $16.51 |
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Grading Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b — FAQ
Is Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b brings $75.00 versus $29.95 raw — a $45.05 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.51) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b (2024 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $75.00 versus $29.95 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $98.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $75.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blasted BILLY II [Blue Lava Refractor] #260b 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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