Is VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.4× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a sells for $68.66 against $19.99 raw: a $48.67 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $19.99
- PSA 10
- $68.66
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- 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 | $68.66 | +$23.67 | −$1.33 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $19.99 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 | $89.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $68.66 | −$20.34 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $41.00 | −$48.00 | 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 | $68.66 | $41.00 | $89.00 | $41.00 |
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Grading VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a — FAQ
Is VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a worth grading?
A PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a sells for $68.66 against $19.99 raw: a $48.67 spread, 3.4× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a (2024 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $68.66 versus $19.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $89.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $68.66. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does VINCENT Van Gone [Blue Lava Refractor] #263a 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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