Is Bobby Thomson [With Tab] #46 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.8× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Bobby Thomson [With Tab] #46 sells for $275 against $47.37 raw: a $227 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $47.37
- Grade 8
- $275
- 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 — Grade 8 | $275 | +$202 | +$177 | +$77.33 |
| PSA 8 | $275 | +$202 | +$177 | +$77.33 |
Net = sale price − $47.37 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Bobby Thomson [With Tab] #46 — FAQ
Is Bobby Thomson [With Tab] #46 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Bobby Thomson [With Tab] #46 sells for $275 against $47.37 raw: a $227 spread, 5.8× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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