Is OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c sells for $46.00 against $3.99 raw: a $42.01 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.99
- PSA 10
- $46.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $46.00 | +$17.01 | −$7.99 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $3.99 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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $46.00 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 |
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Grading OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c — FAQ
Is OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c worth grading?
A PSA 10 OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c sells for $46.00 against $3.99 raw: a $42.01 spread, 12× 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 OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c (2024 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $46.00 versus $3.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does OSBORNE Swarm [Blue Wave Refractor] #288c 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?
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