Is ADAM Bomb #72a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #72a sells for $71.40 against $13.05 raw: a $58.35 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.98) 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)
- $13.05
- PSA 10
- $71.40
- PSA 9
- $53.98
- Gem premium
- 5.5×
- 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 | $71.40 | +$33.35 | +$8.35 | −$91.65 |
| PSA 9 | $53.98 | +$15.93 | −$9.07 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $13.05 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% | $58.34 | −$4.72 |
| 50% | $62.69 | −$0.36 |
| 75% | $67.05 | +$4.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 52%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $93.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.40 | −$21.60 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $16.50 | −$76.50 | 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 #72a — FAQ
Is ADAM Bomb #72a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #72a sells for $71.40 against $13.05 raw: a $58.35 spread, 5.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.98) 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 #72a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ADAM Bomb #72a (2010 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $71.40 versus $13.05 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ADAM Bomb #72a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $93.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.40. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ADAM Bomb #72a 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.
What gem rate makes grading ADAM Bomb #72a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting ADAM Bomb #72a breaks even when it gems about 52% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.98).
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