Is ADAM Bomb #40a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #40a brings $32.03 versus $6.50 raw — a $25.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $32.03
- Gem premium
- 4.9×
- 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 | $32.03 | +$0.53 | −$24.47 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $15.23 | −$16.27 | −$41.27 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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 | $42.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.03 | −$9.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$23.00 | 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 | $32.03 | $19.00 | $42.00 | $19.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $15.23 |
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Is ADAM Bomb #40a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #40a brings $32.03 versus $6.50 raw — a $25.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #40a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #40a (2005 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $32.03 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ADAM Bomb #40a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $42.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ADAM Bomb #40a 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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