Is ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a brings $101 versus $58.04 raw — a $42.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $58.04
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $58.99
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $101 | +$17.54 | −$7.46 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $58.99 | −$24.05 | −$49.05 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $58.04 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% | $69.39 | −$38.65 |
| 50% | $79.78 | −$28.26 |
| 75% | $90.18 | −$17.86 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.42 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$71.00 | 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 | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $101 | $60.00 | $131 | $60.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $58.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a — FAQ
Is ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a brings $101 versus $58.04 raw — a $42.54 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($58.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a (2013 Garbage Pail Kids Chrome) sells for about $101 versus $58.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #8a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ADAM Bomb [Pencil Art] #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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