Is Gorman Thomas #135 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Gorman Thomas #135 sell for $20.00, only $19.10 above the $0.90 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.90
- Grade 9.5
- $20.00
- PSA 9
- $18.11
- Gem premium
- 22×
- 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 | $20.00 | −$5.90 | −$30.90 | −$131 |
| PSA 9 | $18.11 | −$7.79 | −$32.79 | −$133 |
Net = sale price − $0.90 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% | $18.58 | −$32.32 |
| 50% | $19.05 | −$31.84 |
| 75% | $19.53 | −$31.37 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Gorman Thomas #135 — FAQ
Is Gorman Thomas #135 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Gorman Thomas #135 sell for $20.00, only $19.10 above the $0.90 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.11) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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