Is Santa Claus #TH-SC worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Santa Claus #TH-SC brings $37.87 versus $6.50 raw — a $31.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.50
- PSA 10
- $37.87
- PSA 9
- $16.49
- Gem premium
- 5.8×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $37.87 | +$6.37 | −$18.63 | −$119 |
| PSA 9 | $16.49 | −$15.01 | −$40.01 | −$140 |
| PSA 8 | $10.05 | −$21.45 | −$46.45 | −$146 |
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% | $21.84 | −$34.66 |
| 50% | $27.18 | −$29.32 |
| 75% | $32.52 | −$23.98 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $49.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $37.87 | −$11.13 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.00 | −$26.00 | 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 Santa Claus #TH-SC — FAQ
Is Santa Claus #TH-SC worth grading?
A PSA 10 Santa Claus #TH-SC brings $37.87 versus $6.50 raw — a $31.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($16.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Santa Claus #TH-SC worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Santa Claus #TH-SC (Baseball Cards 2017 Topps Holiday Bowman) sells for about $37.87 versus $6.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.8× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Santa Claus #TH-SC?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $49.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $37.87. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Santa Claus #TH-SC 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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