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Is Frank Thomas [Player's Private Issue] #90 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas [Player's Private Issue] #90 sells for $62.00 against $20.29 raw: a $41.71 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.51) 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)
- $20.29
- Grade 9.5
- $62.00
- PSA 9
- $56.51
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $62.00 | +$16.71 | −$8.29 | −$108 |
| PSA 9 | $56.51 | +$11.22 | −$13.78 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $20.29 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% | $57.88 | −$12.41 |
| 50% | $59.25 | −$11.04 |
| 75% | $60.63 | −$9.66 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $62.00 |
| 9 | $56.51 |
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Grading Frank Thomas [Player's Private Issue] #90 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas [Player's Private Issue] #90 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas [Player's Private Issue] #90 sells for $62.00 against $20.29 raw: a $41.71 spread, 3.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.51) 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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