Is ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a brings $233 versus $81.00 raw — a $152 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $81.00
- PSA 10
- $233
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $233 | +$127 | +$102 | +$2.32 |
Net = sale price − $81.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $303 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $233 | −$69.68 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$163 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | −$163 | 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 | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $233 | $140 | $303 | $140 |
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Grading ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a — FAQ
Is ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a worth grading?
A PSA 10 ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a brings $233 versus $81.00 raw — a $152 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a (Garbage Pail Kids 2022 Sapphire) sells for about $233 versus $81.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $303, ahead of PSA 10 at $233. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does ADAM Ball [Aqua] #209a 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.
Is your Garbage Pail Kids card centered well enough to grade?
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