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Is Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 sells for $46.30 against $2.65 raw: a $43.65 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.98) 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)
- $2.65
- PSA 10
- $46.30
- PSA 9
- $18.98
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 | $46.30 | +$18.65 | −$6.35 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $18.98 | −$8.67 | −$33.67 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $13.42 | −$14.23 | −$39.23 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $2.65 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% | $25.81 | −$26.84 |
| 50% | $32.64 | −$20.01 |
| 75% | $39.47 | −$13.18 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $46.30 | −$13.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.50 | −$37.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$40.00 | 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 Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 — FAQ
Is Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 sells for $46.30 against $2.65 raw: a $43.65 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.98) 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 Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 (Football Cards 2005 Topps) sells for about $46.30 versus $2.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Frank Gore [50th Anniversary Rookie] #418 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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