Is ADAM Apple [Gold] #1b worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 ADAM Apple [Gold] #1b sells for $264 against $93.96 raw: a $170 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($240) 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)
- $93.96
- Grade 9.5
- $264
- PSA 9
- $240
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $264 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.04 |
| PSA 9 | $240 | +$121 | +$96.04 | −$3.96 |
Net = sale price − $93.96 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% | $246 | +$102 |
| 50% | $252 | +$108 |
| 75% | $258 | +$114 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $264 |
| 9 | $240 |
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Is ADAM Apple [Gold] #1b worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 ADAM Apple [Gold] #1b sells for $264 against $93.96 raw: a $170 spread, 2.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($240) 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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