Is Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL sells for $94.79 against $14.92 raw: a $79.87 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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)
- $14.92
- PSA 10
- $94.79
- PSA 9
- $65.00
- Gem premium
- 6.4×
- 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 | $94.79 | +$54.87 | +$29.87 | −$70.13 |
| PSA 9 | $65.00 | +$25.08 | +$0.08 | −$99.92 |
| PSA 8 | $59.14 | +$19.22 | −$5.78 | −$106 |
Net = sale price − $14.92 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% | $72.45 | +$7.53 |
| 50% | $79.90 | +$14.98 |
| 75% | $87.34 | +$22.42 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $123 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $94.79 | −$28.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $57.00 | −$66.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.00 | −$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.
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Grading Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL — FAQ
Is Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL worth grading?
A PSA 10 Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL sells for $94.79 against $14.92 raw: a $79.87 spread, 6.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.00) 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 Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Major League Materials Autograph) sells for about $94.79 versus $14.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.4× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $123, ahead of PSA 10 at $94.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Colby Thomas #MLMA-COL 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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