Is Thurman Munson #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Thurman Munson #5 sells for $230,400 against $17.09 raw: a $230,383 spread, 13482× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($192,000) 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)
- $17.09
- PSA 10
- $230,400
- PSA 9
- $192,000
- Gem premium
- 13482×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $230,400 | +$230,358 | +$230,333 | +$230,233 |
| PSA 9 | $192,000 | +$191,958 | +$191,933 | +$191,833 |
| PSA 8 | $2,705 | +$2,663 | +$2,638 | +$2,538 |
Net = sale price − $17.09 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% | $201,600 | +$201,533 |
| 50% | $211,200 | +$211,133 |
| 75% | $220,800 | +$220,733 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $299,520 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $230,400 | −$69,120 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $138,240 | −$161,280 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $138,240 | −$161,280 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $230,400 | $138,240 | $299,520 | $138,240 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $211,200 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $192,000 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2,705 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $1,685 |
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Grading Thurman Munson #5 — FAQ
Is Thurman Munson #5 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Thurman Munson #5 sells for $230,400 against $17.09 raw: a $230,383 spread, 13482× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($192,000) 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 Thurman Munson #5 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Thurman Munson #5 (Baseball Cards 1971 Topps) sells for about $230,400 versus $17.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13482× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Thurman Munson #5?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $299,520, ahead of PSA 10 at $230,400. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Thurman Munson #5 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.
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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