Is Frank Thomas #27 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #27 sells for $385 against $2.50 raw: a $383 spread, 154× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.76) 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)
- $2.50
- PSA 10
- $385
- PSA 9
- $41.76
- Gem premium
- 154×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $385 | +$358 | +$333 | +$233 |
| PSA 9 | $41.76 | +$14.26 | −$10.74 | −$111 |
| PSA 8 | $12.93 | −$14.57 | −$39.57 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 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% | $128 | +$75.07 |
| 50% | $213 | +$161 |
| 75% | $299 | +$247 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 3%. 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 | $501 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $385 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $231 | −$270 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $231 | −$270 | 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 | $385 | $231 | $501 | $231 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.76 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $12.93 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $7.50 |
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Grading Frank Thomas #27 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas #27 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #27 sells for $385 against $2.50 raw: a $383 spread, 154× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($41.76) 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 Thomas #27 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #27 (Baseball Cards 1991 Toys R US Rookies) sells for about $385 versus $2.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 154× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Thomas #27?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $501, ahead of PSA 10 at $385. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Thomas #27 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 Thomas #27 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Frank Thomas #27 breaks even when it gems about 3% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $41.76).
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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