Is Frank Baumholtz #225 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Baumholtz #225 sells for $11,748 against $8.39 raw: a $11,740 spread, 1400× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,680) 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)
- $8.39
- Grade 9.5
- $11,748
- PSA 9
- $10,680
- Gem premium
- 1400×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $11,748 | +$11,715 | +$11,690 | +$11,590 |
| PSA 9 | $10,680 | +$10,647 | +$10,622 | +$10,522 |
| PSA 8 | $813 | +$780 | +$755 | +$655 |
Net = sale price − $8.39 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% | $10,947 | +$10,889 |
| 50% | $11,214 | +$11,156 |
| 75% | $11,481 | +$11,423 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $7,690 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $7,690 | best | 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 Frank Baumholtz #225 — FAQ
Is Frank Baumholtz #225 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Baumholtz #225 sells for $11,748 against $8.39 raw: a $11,740 spread, 1400× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,680) 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.
Which grading company is best for Frank Baumholtz #225?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $7,690, ahead of SGC 10 at $7,690. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Baumholtz #225 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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