Is Dave Frost #656 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 2093× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Dave Frost #656 sells for $2,721 against $1.30 raw: a $2,720 spread, 2093× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.30
- CGC 10
- $2,721
- Gem premium
- 2093×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $2,721 | +$2,695 | +$2,670 | +$2,570 |
| PSA 8 | $14.17 | −$12.13 | −$37.13 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $1.30 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $2,721 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,721 | 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 Dave Frost #656 — FAQ
Is Dave Frost #656 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Dave Frost #656 sells for $2,721 against $1.30 raw: a $2,720 spread, 2093× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Dave Frost #656?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $2,721, ahead of SGC 10 at $2,721. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dave Frost #656 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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