Is Frank Thomas #MA-FT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas #MA-FT sells for $141 against $59.54 raw: a $81.46 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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)
- $59.54
- Grade 9.5
- $141
- PSA 9
- $128
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $141 | +$56.46 | +$31.46 | −$68.54 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | +$43.71 | +$18.71 | −$81.29 |
Net = sale price − $59.54 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% | $131 | +$21.90 |
| 50% | $135 | +$25.09 |
| 75% | $138 | +$28.27 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $141 |
| 9 | $128 |
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Grading Frank Thomas #MA-FT — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas #MA-FT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas #MA-FT sells for $141 against $59.54 raw: a $81.46 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($128) 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.
Is your baseball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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