Is Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 11× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 sells for $73.54 against $6.50 raw: a $67.04 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $73.54
- PSA 9
- $25.42
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $73.54 | +$42.04 | +$17.04 | −$82.96 |
| PSA 9 | $25.42 | −$6.08 | −$31.08 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $13.94 | −$17.56 | −$42.56 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $6.50 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% | $37.45 | −$19.05 |
| 50% | $49.48 | −$7.02 |
| 75% | $61.51 | +$5.01 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $96.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $73.54 | −$22.46 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $44.00 | −$52.00 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 — FAQ
Is Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 sells for $73.54 against $6.50 raw: a $67.04 spread, 11× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.42) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps) sells for about $73.54 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $96.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $73.54. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 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 Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Colby Thomas [1952 Variation Autograph] #213 breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.42).
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