Is Frank Thomas #11 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 7 copies of Frank Thomas #11 sell for $7.00, only $4.74 above the $2.26 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.26
- Grade 7
- $7.00
- Gem premium
- 3.1×
- 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 — Grade 7 | $7.00 | −$20.26 | −$45.26 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $2.26 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Grading Frank Thomas #11 — FAQ
Is Frank Thomas #11 worth grading?
Grade 7 copies of Frank Thomas #11 sell for $7.00, only $4.74 above the $2.26 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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