Is Adam Book [Black] #72a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Adam Book [Black] #72a sells for $60.94 against $4.97 raw: a $55.97 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.48) 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)
- $4.97
- PSA 10
- $60.94
- PSA 9
- $46.48
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $60.94 | +$30.97 | +$5.97 | −$94.03 |
| PSA 9 | $46.48 | +$16.51 | −$8.49 | −$108 |
Net = sale price − $4.97 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% | $50.09 | −$4.88 |
| 50% | $53.71 | −$1.26 |
| 75% | $57.32 | +$2.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $79.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $60.94 | −$18.06 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$42.00 | 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 | $60.94 | $37.00 | $79.00 | $37.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.48 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Adam Book [Black] #72a — FAQ
Is Adam Book [Black] #72a worth grading?
A PSA 10 Adam Book [Black] #72a sells for $60.94 against $4.97 raw: a $55.97 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.48) 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 Book [Black] #72a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Adam Book [Black] #72a (Garbage Pail Kids Book Worms) sells for about $60.94 versus $4.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Adam Book [Black] #72a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $79.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $60.94. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Adam Book [Black] #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 Book [Black] #72a break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Adam Book [Black] #72a breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.48).
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