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1985 Garbage Pail Kids Swell Mel #20a PSA 8
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1985 Garbage Pail Kids Swell Mel #20a PSA 8

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This 1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Swell Mel #20a card, graded PSA 8, brings back the satirical humor of the original series that spoofed Cabbage Patch Kids. The NM-MT grade confirms strong corners, centering, and surface quality. You receive the exact PSA-slabbed card shown in the photos.

Highlights

  • Grade: PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint) with clean surfaces and sharp corners
  • Original Series: From the 1985 first series of Garbage Pail Kids
  • Character Card: Features Swell Mel, card #20a with matte back
  • Exact Card: You receive the specific PSA-certified card pictured

Card details

  • Year: 1985
  • Brand / set: Topps Garbage Pail Kids
  • Character: Swell Mel
  • Card number: 20a
  • Grading company: PSA
  • Grade: 8

Questions

Is this the exact card I will receive?
Yes, you receive the specific PSA-slabbed card shown in the images.

What does PSA 8 mean?
PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint) indicates the card has only minor flaws, with strong centering, sharp corners, and clean surfaces.

What is the difference between 20a and 20b?
Garbage Pail Kids cards came in pairs with the same image but different character names; #20a is Swell Mel, while #20b has a different name.

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1985 Garbage Pail Kids Swell Mel #20a PSA 8
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