Is Frank Thomas [Gold] #20 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 7 Frank Thomas [Gold] #20 sells for $74.26 against $30.92 raw: a $43.34 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.53) 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)
- $30.92
- Grade 7
- $74.26
- PSA 9
- $60.53
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 — Grade 7 | $74.26 | +$18.34 | −$6.66 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $60.53 | +$4.61 | −$20.39 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $30.92 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% | $63.96 | −$16.96 |
| 50% | $67.40 | −$13.52 |
| 75% | $70.83 | −$10.09 |
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 Frank Thomas [Gold] #20 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas [Gold] #20 worth grading?
A Grade 7 Frank Thomas [Gold] #20 sells for $74.26 against $30.92 raw: a $43.34 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.53) 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.
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