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1985 Adam Bomb — Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 #8a — AI Pre-Grade 3.5
Trading card · Public PreGradeCards report · November 3, 2026
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3.5
Corners, edges, surface & centering — powered by computer vision. Combined front & back AI assessment.
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Front of card
Corners
3
PoorEdges
3
PoorSurface
3
PoorCentering
8.5
Near MintSide: Front (81%)Category: Non-Sport (100%)Damaged: OK (96%)Detection: 85% (Card)
Limiting factor
Surface is the weakest sub-grade at 3.0. SGC is strict; hurts all companies. Next concern: Edges 3.0
Surface inspection
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Centering Details
8.5
Saved Centering Score
8.5 / 10
Good centering
Centering overlay: green/red guides mark the measured printed borders; labels are the saved measurements.
Border Measurements
Saved L/R Ratio53/47
Saved T/B Ratio56/44
Left64px
Top70px
Right57px
Bottom54px
The card is shifted right horizontally and shifted down vertically relative to the image frame.
Normalized offsets: 0.0597, 0.0468, 0.0529, 0.0359
Border widths as a fraction of the card's full dimension (0.05 = 5%). Lower = tighter.
Analysis Images
Original Image
Cropped Card
Centering Overlay
Back Image
PGC Slab
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Image Quality Analysis
Good — 84/100Background: textured dark woven fabric
Photo issues
- distracting_background
Visible card condition
- crease or wrinkle across the upper right border and corner area
- corner wear and softening on top right corner
- slight surface wear and edge softening
The photo has decent exposure overall, though the textured dark woven fabric underneath can make it harder for the AI to isolate the card's true borders. For the most accurate corner and edge assessment, try placing the card on a smooth, flat, solid-colored surface that contrasts with the card's edges. A plain contrasting background sharpens edge detection and ensures the cleanest evaluation.
Back of Card
5Good
Corners
5
Edges
5
Surface
6
Centering
6
Hybrid Grade Forecast™
Based on our AI sub-grade analysis, here is how we expect this card to perform across major grading companies.
PSA
3
NM-MT
Centering risk for 10
SGC
2
NM-MT
Surface wear detected
CGC
3
Mint
Technical accuracy high
Grade Forecast Comparison
PSA
3
BGS
3
SGC
2
CGC
3
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Submit or Sell Raw?
Net profit after grading fees, shipping, and insurance
Predicted 3 could net $92.49 after CGC fees, shipping, and insurance. Upside: if it grades 4, est. net $166.75.
Raw Value Est.
$25.00
Graded Value Est. (3)
$127.79
Upside if 4
$202.05
Net $166.75
| Company | Total Cost | Best Grade | Net Profit | ROI |
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| CGC Economy 90 working days | $35.30 | 3 | +$92.49 | 262.0% |
| PSA Value 90-100 business days reopened Oct 29 2026 at $39.99 (was $32.99 pre-pause); new Value subs queue behind existing backlog; max insured $500 | $55.29 | 3 | +$72.50 | 131.1% |
| TAG Standard 45 business days includes 1000-point Score + Card Rank; $1k coverage | $75.25 | 3 | +$52.54 | 69.8% |
| BGS Express 15 business days active via temporary submission form; includes subgrades | $95.25 | 3 | +$32.54 | 34.2% |
| SGC Standard ($1,500) 40-50 business days active; raised from $15 on Sep 2 2026 | $65.30 | 2 | +$11.37 | 17.4% |
🎚️ What if it grades differently?
Hypothetical grade3.5
Grading company & tier
Graded value
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Net after fees
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*Estimates use live marketplace data and current service-tier fees from each grading company. Paused tiers are marked. Turnaround times are estimates published by the grading companies and may vary.
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Market Price Analysis
Aggregated from eBay, COMC, Beckett & more
📦 Raw / UngradedLatest sale: 2025-09-05
Mean
$25.00
Median
$25.00
Min
$25.00
Max
$25.00
Q1
$25.00
Q3
$25.00
Latest
$25.00
🏅 GradedLatest sale: 2026-03-24
Mean
$164.97
Median
$164.97
Min
$150.00
Max
$179.95
Q1
$157.49
Q3
$172.46
Latest
$150.00
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Live Market Comps
Recent sales & marketplace listings
Graded Prices (by Grader)
bgs9: $200.00
psa5: $219.987: $428.329: $1,250.00
Estimate — comps may cover multiple printings of this cardES card — priced using its English name20 soldMedian (USD): $77.501 activeAsking median: $165.00
Sold Price Distribution (USD)
2
3
3
7
1
2
2
Sold Price Trend · 20 sales, 7 days
▼ -30.2% last 8 days
SOLD
Recent Sold Comps
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Stickers Adam Bomb #8A Vintage GPK Series 1 Sold 2026-11-02 | $84.99 | Sold ↗ |
Adam Bomb Topps Garbage Pail Kids 8a Series 1 OS1 GPK 1985 USA Ink Free Ship Sold 2026-11-02 | $62.00 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 - 8A Adam Bomb - Ink on back Sold 2026-11-02 | $50.00 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Garbage Pail Kids OS1 Series 1 ADAM BOMB 8a MATTE Sold 2026-11-01 | $41.00 | Sold ↗ |
Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 1985 #8a Glossy Adam Bomb Checklist Sold 2026-11-01 | $49.00 | Sold ↗ |
Adam Bomb-Checklist- Garbage Pail Kid- Series 1 Sold 2026-11-01 | $77.00 | Sold ↗ |
Garbage Pail Kids Giant Series 1 --Adam Bomb & Nasty Nick Cards-- 5x7 Sold 2026-10-29 | $100.00 | Sold ↗ |
Topps Garbage Pail Kids 1985 1st Series Card #8A Adam Bomb Sold 2026-10-29 | $89.00 | Sold ↗ |
Topps 1985 Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 Adam Bomb #8a Sticker Trading Card Sold 2026-10-29 | $65.00 | Sold ↗ |
Topps 1985 Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 #8a Adam Bomb Cheater's License Sold 2026-10-28 | $145.00 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids UK MINI Adam Bomb (Cheaters License Back) Series 1 Sold 2026-10-28 | $78.00 | Sold ↗ |
Topps 1985 Garbage Pail Kids Mini Series 1 Adam Bomb #8a Sticker Trading Card Sold 2026-10-27 | $85.00 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Sticker Card Series 1 #8A Adam Bomb Sold 2026-10-27 | $92.00 | Sold ↗ |
Adam Bomb 8a Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 OS1 Rare Custom Metal Gold Card 1985 🤯 Sold 2026-10-26 | $14.99 | Sold ↗ |
Topps Garbage Pail Kids Original Series 1 (1985) ADAM BOMB #8a Sold 2026-10-26 | $92.99 | Sold ↗ |
8a Adam Bomb Checklist Unmarked Clean OS1 GPK Series 1 Garbage Pail Kids 1985 Sold 2026-10-26 | $140.00 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids OS1 1st Series ADAM BOMB Checklist Card 8a GLOSSY Sold 2026-10-25 | $179.00 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Garbage Pail Kids Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 Adam Bomb #8a Checklist Sold 2026-10-25 | $69.95 | Sold ↗ |
1985-88 GARBAGE PAIL KIDS WAX WRAPPER SET 1ST - 15TH SERIES OS 1-15 ADAM BOMB Sold 2026-10-25 | $34.97 | Sold ↗ |
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Series 1 ADAM BOMB #8A Matte Checklist OS1 Sold 2026-10-25 | $159.97 | Sold ↗ |
ACTIVE
Live eBay Listings
| Listing | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
1985 Topps Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb #8a Series 1 Matte Checklist Back UngradedBIN | $165.00 | eBay ↗ |
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