Is Frank Tanana #55 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Frank Tanana #55 sells for $79.43 against $1.64 raw: a $77.79 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.64) 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)
- $1.64
- PSA 10
- $79.43
- PSA 9
- $31.64
- Gem premium
- 48×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $79.43 | +$52.79 | +$27.79 | −$72.21 |
| PSA 9 | $31.64 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $16.00 | −$10.64 | −$35.64 | −$136 |
Net = sale price − $1.64 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% | $43.59 | −$8.05 |
| 50% | $55.54 | +$3.90 |
| 75% | $67.48 | +$15.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $103 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $79.43 | −$23.57 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $48.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $48.00 | −$55.00 | 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 Frank Tanana #55 — FAQ
Is Frank Tanana #55 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Tanana #55 sells for $79.43 against $1.64 raw: a $77.79 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.64) 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 Frank Tanana #55 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Tanana #55 (Baseball Cards 1979 Kellogg's) sells for about $79.43 versus $1.64 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Tanana #55?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $103, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.43. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Tanana #55 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.
What gem rate makes grading Frank Tanana #55 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Frank Tanana #55 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.64).
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