Is BF Geno [Gross Adaptations] #12 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
CGC 10 copies of BF Geno [Gross Adaptations] #12 sell for $11.50, only $10.05 above the $1.45 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.45
- CGC 10
- $11.50
- Gem premium
- 7.9×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $11.50 | −$14.95 | −$39.95 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $11.50 | best | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 10 | $11.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading BF Geno [Gross Adaptations] #12 — FAQ
Is BF Geno [Gross Adaptations] #12 worth grading?
CGC 10 copies of BF Geno [Gross Adaptations] #12 sell for $11.50, only $10.05 above the $1.45 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does BF Geno [Gross Adaptations] #12 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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