Is Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 brings $147 versus $52.26 raw — a $94.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $52.26
- PSA 10
- $147
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $147 | +$69.74 | +$44.74 | −$55.26 |
| PSA 8 | $74.00 | −$3.26 | −$28.26 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $52.26 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $191 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$44.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$103 | 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 | $147 | $88.00 | $191 | $88.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $74.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 — FAQ
Is Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 brings $147 versus $52.26 raw — a $94.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 (2025 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $147 versus $52.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $191, ahead of PSA 10 at $147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lightning McQueen [Gold Diamonds Refractor] #50 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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