Is ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a sells for $5,850 against $84.33 raw: a $5,766 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,675) 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)
- $84.33
- PSA 10
- $5,850
- PSA 9
- $1,675
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $5,850 | +$5,741 | +$5,716 | +$5,616 |
| PSA 9 | $1,675 | +$1,566 | +$1,541 | +$1,441 |
| PSA 8 | $563 | +$454 | +$429 | +$329 |
Net = sale price − $84.33 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% | $2,719 | +$2,585 |
| 50% | $3,763 | +$3,628 |
| 75% | $4,806 | +$4,672 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $7,605 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $5,850 | −$1,755 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $3,510 | −$4,095 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $3,510 | −$4,095 | 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 | $5,850 | $3,510 | $7,605 | $3,510 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,843 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $1,675 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $563 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $332 |
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Full set checklist →Grading ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a — FAQ
Is ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a sells for $5,850 against $84.33 raw: a $5,766 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,675) 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 [Checklist] #8a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a (1985 Garbage Pail Kids) sells for about $5,850 versus $84.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 69× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $7,605, ahead of PSA 10 at $5,850. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ADAM BOMB [Checklist] #8a 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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