Is Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 brings $150 versus $56.75 raw — a $93.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $56.75
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $75.00
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 | $150 | +$68.25 | +$43.25 | −$56.75 |
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | −$6.75 | −$31.75 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $56.75 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% | $93.75 | −$13.00 |
| 50% | $113 | +$5.75 |
| 75% | $131 | +$24.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 42%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 | $150 | $90.00 | $195 | $90.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $83.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $75.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 — FAQ
Is Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 brings $150 versus $56.75 raw — a $93.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($75.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 (2025 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $150 versus $56.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 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.
What gem rate makes grading Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Tinker Bell [Gold Wave Refractor] #159 breaks even when it gems about 42% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $75.00).
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