Is Frank Thomas #435 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #435 sells for $34.20 against $0.12 raw: a $34.08 spread, 285× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.28) 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)
- $0.12
- PSA 10
- $34.20
- PSA 9
- $30.28
- Gem premium
- 285×
- 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 | $34.20 | +$9.08 | −$15.92 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $30.28 | +$5.16 | −$19.84 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $3.81 | −$21.31 | −$46.31 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $0.12 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% | $31.26 | −$18.86 |
| 50% | $32.24 | −$17.88 |
| 75% | $33.22 | −$16.90 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $44.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $34.20 | −$9.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$23.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $34.20 | $21.00 | $44.00 | $21.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $33.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $30.28 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $3.81 |
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Grading Frank Thomas #435 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas #435 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #435 sells for $34.20 against $0.12 raw: a $34.08 spread, 285× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.28) 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 #435 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #435 (Baseball Cards 1995 Upper Deck) sells for about $34.20 versus $0.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 285× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Thomas #435?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $44.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $34.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Thomas #435 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.
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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