Is Zack Thompson [Red] #BSA-ZT worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Zack Thompson [Red] #BSA-ZT sells for $113 against $15.50 raw: a $97.50 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $15.50
- Grade 9.5
- $113
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 7.3×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $113 | +$72.50 | +$47.50 | −$52.50 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$62.00 | +$37.00 | −$63.00 |
Net = sale price − $15.50 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% | $105 | +$39.63 |
| 50% | $108 | +$42.25 |
| 75% | $110 | +$44.88 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Zack Thompson [Red] #BSA-ZT — FAQ
Is Zack Thompson [Red] #BSA-ZT worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Zack Thompson [Red] #BSA-ZT sells for $113 against $15.50 raw: a $97.50 spread, 7.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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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