Is Frank Thomas #THC50 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 12× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #THC50 sells for $78.00 against $6.68 raw: a $71.32 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.68
- PSA 10
- $78.00
- Gem premium
- 12×
- 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 | $78.00 | +$46.32 | +$21.32 | −$78.68 |
Net = sale price − $6.68 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 | $78.00 | $47.00 | $101 | $47.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.36 |
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Grading Frank Thomas #THC50 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas #THC50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #THC50 sells for $78.00 against $6.68 raw: a $71.32 spread, 12× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Frank Thomas #THC50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Thomas #THC50 (Baseball Cards 2003 Topps Heritage Chrome) sells for about $78.00 versus $6.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Thomas #THC50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Thomas #THC50 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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