Is Buzz Lightyear worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear brings $4,113 versus $3,632 raw — a $481 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,975) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,632
- PSA 10
- $4,113
- PSA 9
- $1,975
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- As of
- Aug 9, 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 | $4,113 | +$456 | +$431 | +$331 |
| PSA 9 | $1,975 | −$1,682 | −$1,707 | −$1,807 |
| PSA 8 | $1,917 | −$1,740 | −$1,765 | −$1,865 |
Net = sale price − $3,632 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% | $2,510 | −$1,173 |
| 50% | $3,044 | −$638 |
| 75% | $3,579 | −$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 80%. 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 | $4,588 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $4,113 | −$475 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | BGS | TAG | ACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $4,113 | — | $4,588 | $3,945 |
| 9.5 | — | $4,547 | — | — |
| 9 | $1,975 | — | $3,100 | — |
| 8 | $1,917 | — | — | — |
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Grading Buzz Lightyear — FAQ
Is Buzz Lightyear worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear brings $4,113 versus $3,632 raw — a $481 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,975) 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 $4,113 versus $3,632 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Aug 9, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buzz Lightyear?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $4,588, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,113. 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 80% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,975).
Is your Lorcana card centered well enough to grade?
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