Is Derrick Thomas #404 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Derrick Thomas #404 brings $31.53 versus $1.54 raw — a $29.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.54
- PSA 10
- $31.53
- PSA 9
- $12.10
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $31.53 | +$4.99 | −$20.01 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $12.10 | −$14.44 | −$39.44 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $9.66 | −$16.88 | −$41.88 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $1.54 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% | $16.96 | −$34.58 |
| 50% | $21.82 | −$29.72 |
| 75% | $26.67 | −$24.87 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $41.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $31.53 | −$9.47 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $19.00 | −$22.00 | 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.
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Grading Derrick Thomas #404 — FAQ
Is Derrick Thomas #404 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Derrick Thomas #404 brings $31.53 versus $1.54 raw — a $29.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.10) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Derrick Thomas #404 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Derrick Thomas #404 (Football Cards 1991 Upper Deck) sells for about $31.53 versus $1.54 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Derrick Thomas #404?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $41.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $31.53. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Derrick Thomas #404 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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