Is Broderick Thomas #156 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Broderick Thomas #156 sell for $27.99, only $19.84 above the $8.15 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.15
- PSA 10
- $27.99
- Gem premium
- 3.4×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $27.99 | −$5.16 | −$30.16 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $8.15 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 | $36.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $27.99 | −$8.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $17.00 | −$19.00 | 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.
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Grading Broderick Thomas #156 — FAQ
Is Broderick Thomas #156 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Broderick Thomas #156 sell for $27.99, only $19.84 above the $8.15 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Broderick Thomas #156 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Broderick Thomas #156 (Football Cards 1994 SP) sells for about $27.99 versus $8.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Broderick Thomas #156?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $36.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $27.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Broderick Thomas #156 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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