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Is Frank Smith [F. Smith] worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Frank Smith [F. Smith] sells for $47,461 against $72.00 raw: a $47,389 spread, 659× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,046) 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)
- $72.00
- PSA 10
- $47,461
- PSA 9
- $7,046
- Gem premium
- 659×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $47,461 | +$47,364 | +$47,339 | +$47,239 |
| PSA 9 | $7,046 | +$6,949 | +$6,924 | +$6,824 |
| PSA 8 | $2,591 | +$2,494 | +$2,469 | +$2,369 |
Net = sale price − $72.00 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% | $17,150 | +$17,028 |
| 50% | $27,254 | +$27,132 |
| 75% | $37,357 | +$37,235 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $61,700 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47,461 | −$14,239 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28,477 | −$33,223 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28,477 | −$33,223 | 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 Frank Smith [F. Smith] — FAQ
Is Frank Smith [F. Smith] worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Smith [F. Smith] sells for $47,461 against $72.00 raw: a $47,389 spread, 659× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($7,046) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Frank Smith [F. Smith] worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Smith [F. Smith] (Baseball Cards 1909 T206 Sweet Caporal 350 Factory 30) sells for about $47,461 versus $72.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 659× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Smith [F. Smith]?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61,700, ahead of PSA 10 at $47,461. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Smith [F. Smith] 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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