Is Buzz Lightyear worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear brings $3,716 versus $3,621 raw — a $95.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,952) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,621
- PSA 10
- $3,716
- PSA 9
- $1,952
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- As of
- Oct 12, 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 | $3,716 | +$70.08 | +$45.08 | −$54.92 |
| PSA 9 | $1,952 | −$1,694 | −$1,719 | −$1,819 |
| PSA 8 | $1,545 | −$2,101 | −$2,126 | −$2,226 |
Net = sale price − $3,621 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% | $2,393 | −$1,278 |
| 50% | $2,834 | −$837 |
| 75% | $3,275 | −$396 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $8,614 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $4,900 | −$3,714 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,716 | −$4,898 | 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 Buzz Lightyear — FAQ
Is Buzz Lightyear worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear brings $3,716 versus $3,621 raw — a $95.08 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,952) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear (Wilds Unknown 241/204) sells for about $3,716 versus $3,621 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.0× premium as of Oct 12, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buzz Lightyear?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $8,614, ahead of BGS 10 at $4,900. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buzz Lightyear need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Buzz Lightyear break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Buzz Lightyear breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,952).
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