Is Frank Thomas #2 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas #2 sells for $247 against $97.00 raw: a $150 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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)
- $97.00
- Grade 9.5
- $247
- PSA 9
- $225
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $247 | +$125 | +$100 | +$0.00 |
| PSA 9 | $225 | +$103 | +$77.99 | −$22.01 |
| PSA 8 | $132 | +$10.49 | −$14.51 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $97.00 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% | $230 | +$83.49 |
| 50% | $236 | +$89.00 |
| 75% | $241 | +$94.50 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Frank Thomas #2 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas #2 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas #2 sells for $247 against $97.00 raw: a $150 spread, 2.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($225) 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.
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