Is Frank Thomas [Autograph] #FT worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
BGS 10 copies of Frank Thomas [Autograph] #FT sell for $150, only $10.00 above the $140 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $140
- BGS 10
- $150
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $150 | −$15.00 | −$40.00 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $140 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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.
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Grading Frank Thomas [Autograph] #FT — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas [Autograph] #FT worth grading?
BGS 10 copies of Frank Thomas [Autograph] #FT sell for $150, only $10.00 above the $140 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
What centering does Frank Thomas [Autograph] #FT 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.
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