Is Bill Thompson #336 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bill Thompson #336 sells for $93.64 against $1.48 raw: a $92.16 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.68) 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)
- $1.48
- PSA 10
- $93.64
- PSA 9
- $27.68
- Gem premium
- 63×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $93.64 | +$67.16 | +$42.16 | −$57.84 |
| PSA 9 | $27.68 | +$1.20 | −$23.80 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $1.99 | −$24.49 | −$49.49 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $1.48 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% | $44.17 | −$7.31 |
| 50% | $60.66 | +$9.18 |
| 75% | $77.15 | +$25.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 36%. 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 | $122 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $93.64 | −$28.36 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $56.00 | −$66.00 | 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 | $93.64 | $56.00 | $122 | $56.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $50.67 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $27.68 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $1.99 |
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Grading Bill Thompson #336 — FAQ
Is Bill Thompson #336 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bill Thompson #336 sells for $93.64 against $1.48 raw: a $92.16 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($27.68) 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 Bill Thompson #336 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bill Thompson #336 (Football Cards 1981 Topps) sells for about $93.64 versus $1.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bill Thompson #336?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $122, ahead of PSA 10 at $93.64. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bill Thompson #336 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 Bill Thompson #336 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bill Thompson #336 breaks even when it gems about 36% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.68).
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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