Is ADAM Bomb #8a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #8a sells for $11,158 against $94.00 raw: a $11,064 spread, 119× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,748) 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)
- $94.00
- PSA 10
- $11,158
- PSA 9
- $1,748
- Gem premium
- 119×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $11,158 | +$11,039 | +$11,014 | +$10,914 |
| PSA 9 | $1,748 | +$1,629 | +$1,604 | +$1,504 |
| PSA 8 | $567 | +$448 | +$423 | +$323 |
Net = sale price − $94.00 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% | $4,100 | +$3,956 |
| 50% | $6,453 | +$6,309 |
| 75% | $8,805 | +$8,661 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $14,563 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $11,203 | −$3,360 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $6,722 | −$7,841 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $6,722 | −$7,841 | 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.
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Grading ADAM Bomb #8a — FAQ
Is ADAM Bomb #8a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #8a sells for $11,158 against $94.00 raw: a $11,064 spread, 119× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,748) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #8a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #8a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $11,158 versus $94.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 119× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ADAM Bomb #8a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $14,563, ahead of PSA 10 at $11,203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ADAM Bomb #8a 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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