Is Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 sells for $4,057 against $1,116 raw: a $2,941 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,142) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,116
- PSA 10
- $4,057
- PSA 9
- $2,142
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $4,057 | +$2,916 | +$2,891 | +$2,791 |
| PSA 9 | $2,142 | +$1,001 | +$976 | +$876 |
Net = sale price − $1,116 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% | $2,621 | +$1,455 |
| 50% | $3,100 | +$1,934 |
| 75% | $3,578 | +$2,412 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $5,274 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,057 | −$1,217 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,434 | −$2,840 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,434 | −$2,840 | 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 | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $4,057 | $2,434 | $5,274 | $2,434 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,356 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,142 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 sells for $4,057 against $1,116 raw: a $2,941 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,142) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 (2025 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $4,057 versus $1,116 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,274, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,057. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mickey Mouse [Red Refractor] #1 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.
Is your entertainment card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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