Is Adam Bomb #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Adam Bomb #1 brings $50.11 versus $12.51 raw — a $37.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.51
- PSA 10
- $50.11
- PSA 9
- $30.00
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 | $50.11 | +$12.60 | −$12.40 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | −$7.51 | −$32.51 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $12.51 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% | $35.03 | −$27.48 |
| 50% | $40.05 | −$22.45 |
| 75% | $45.08 | −$17.43 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.11 | −$14.89 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 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 | $50.11 | $30.00 | $65.00 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Adam Bomb #1 — FAQ
Is Adam Bomb #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Adam Bomb #1 brings $50.11 versus $12.51 raw — a $37.60 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Adam Bomb #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Adam Bomb #1 (Garbage Pail Kids Topps x Ermsy) sells for about $50.11 versus $12.51 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Adam Bomb #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.11. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adam Bomb #1 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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