Is Frank Thomas [Rainbow Foilboard] #262 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas [Rainbow Foilboard] #262 sells for $89.00 against $19.00 raw: a $70.00 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.88) 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)
- $19.00
- Grade 9.5
- $89.00
- PSA 9
- $80.88
- Gem premium
- 4.7×
- 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 | $89.00 | +$45.00 | +$20.00 | −$80.00 |
| PSA 9 | $80.88 | +$36.88 | +$11.88 | −$88.12 |
Net = sale price − $19.00 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% | $82.91 | +$13.91 |
| 50% | $84.94 | +$15.94 |
| 75% | $86.97 | +$17.97 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $89.00 |
| 9 | $80.88 |
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Grading Frank Thomas [Rainbow Foilboard] #262 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas [Rainbow Foilboard] #262 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Frank Thomas [Rainbow Foilboard] #262 sells for $89.00 against $19.00 raw: a $70.00 spread, 4.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($80.88) 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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