Is Frank Thomas [Century Collection] #FT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas [Century Collection] #FT sells for $1,242 against $650 raw: a $592 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,129) 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)
- $650
- Grade 9.5
- $1,242
- PSA 9
- $1,129
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 9.5 | $1,242 | +$567 | +$542 | +$442 |
| PSA 9 | $1,129 | +$454 | +$429 | +$329 |
Net = sale price − $650 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% | $1,157 | +$457 |
| 50% | $1,186 | +$486 |
| 75% | $1,214 | +$514 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Frank Thomas [Century Collection] #FT — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas [Century Collection] #FT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas [Century Collection] #FT sells for $1,242 against $650 raw: a $592 spread, 1.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,129) 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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