Is Frank Viola #PA-FV worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.1× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Frank Viola #PA-FV sells for $50.21 against $9.93 raw: a $40.28 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.93
- PSA 10
- $50.21
- PSA 9
- $21.58
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $50.21 | +$15.28 | −$9.72 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $21.58 | −$13.35 | −$38.35 | −$138 |
| PSA 8 | $12.87 | −$22.06 | −$47.06 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $9.93 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% | $28.74 | −$31.19 |
| 50% | $35.89 | −$24.04 |
| 75% | $43.05 | −$16.88 |
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 | $65.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $50.21 | −$14.79 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $30.00 | −$35.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $29.99 | −$35.01 | 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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Full set checklist →Grading Frank Viola #PA-FV — FAQ
Is Frank Viola #PA-FV worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Viola #PA-FV sells for $50.21 against $9.93 raw: a $40.28 spread, 5.1× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.58) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Frank Viola #PA-FV worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Viola #PA-FV (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary Autographs) sells for about $50.21 versus $9.93 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Viola #PA-FV?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $65.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $50.21. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Viola #PA-FV 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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