Is Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 sells for $176 against $54.52 raw: a $121 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($78.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $54.52
- PSA 10
- $176
- PSA 9
- $78.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $176 | +$96.11 | +$71.11 | −$28.89 |
| PSA 9 | $78.00 | −$1.52 | −$26.52 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $54.52 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% | $102 | −$2.11 |
| 50% | $127 | +$22.29 |
| 75% | $151 | +$46.70 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 27%. 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 | $228 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $176 | −$52.37 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $105 | −$123 | 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 | $176 | $105 | $228 | $105 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $86.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $78.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 — FAQ
Is Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 sells for $176 against $54.52 raw: a $121 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($78.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 (2025 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $176 versus $54.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $228, ahead of PSA 10 at $176. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 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 Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Buzz Lightyear [Image Variation Refractor] #90 breaks even when it gems about 27% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.00).
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