Is Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT sells for $161 against $23.50 raw: a $137 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.99) 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)
- $23.50
- PSA 10
- $161
- PSA 9
- $53.99
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $161 | +$112 | +$87.39 | −$12.61 |
| PSA 9 | $53.99 | +$5.49 | −$19.51 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $29.94 | −$18.56 | −$43.56 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $23.50 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% | $80.72 | +$7.22 |
| 50% | $107 | +$33.94 |
| 75% | $134 | +$60.66 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $209 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $161 | −$48.11 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $97.00 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $97.00 | −$112 | 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 Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT — FAQ
Is Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT worth grading?
A PSA 10 Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT sells for $161 against $23.50 raw: a $137 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.99) 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 Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT (Football Cards 2026 Topps Flagship 1991 Rookie Autograph) sells for about $161 versus $23.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $209, ahead of PSA 10 at $161. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT 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 Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Brenen Thompson #91FRA-BT breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $53.99).
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