Is Anthony Thomas #358 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 40× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Anthony Thomas #358 sells for $53.14 against $1.34 raw: a $51.80 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.35) 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)
- $1.34
- PSA 10
- $53.14
- PSA 9
- $14.35
- Gem premium
- 40×
- As of
- Sep 2, 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 | $53.14 | +$26.80 | +$1.80 | −$98.20 |
| PSA 9 | $14.35 | −$11.99 | −$36.99 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $3.99 | −$22.35 | −$47.35 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $1.34 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% | $24.05 | −$27.29 |
| 50% | $33.74 | −$17.60 |
| 75% | $43.44 | −$7.90 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 95%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $69.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.14 | −$15.86 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$37.00 | 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 Anthony Thomas #358 — FAQ
Is Anthony Thomas #358 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Anthony Thomas #358 sells for $53.14 against $1.34 raw: a $51.80 spread, 40× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($14.35) 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 Anthony Thomas #358 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Anthony Thomas #358 (Football Cards 2001 Topps) sells for about $53.14 versus $1.34 for a raw near-mint copy — a 40× premium as of Sep 2, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Anthony Thomas #358?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $69.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.14. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Anthony Thomas #358 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.
What gem rate makes grading Anthony Thomas #358 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Anthony Thomas #358 breaks even when it gems about 95% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $14.35).
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