Is Adam Bomb [Orange] #GARB-24 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Adam Bomb [Orange] #GARB-24 sells for $231 against $40.95 raw: a $190 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($210) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.95
- Grade 9.5
- $231
- PSA 9
- $210
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- As of
- Oct 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $231 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.05 |
| PSA 9 | $210 | +$144 | +$119 | +$19.04 |
Net = sale price − $40.95 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% | $215 | +$124 |
| 50% | $220 | +$130 |
| 75% | $226 | +$135 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Adam Bomb [Orange] #GARB-24 — FAQ
Is Adam Bomb [Orange] #GARB-24 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Adam Bomb [Orange] #GARB-24 sells for $231 against $40.95 raw: a $190 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($210) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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