Is Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 brings $1,241 versus $419 raw — a $822 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($380) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $419
- PSA 10
- $1,241
- PSA 9
- $380
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $1,241 | +$797 | +$772 | +$672 |
| PSA 9 | $380 | −$63.58 | −$88.58 | −$189 |
Net = sale price − $419 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% | $595 | +$127 |
| 50% | $810 | +$342 |
| 75% | $1,025 | +$557 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $1,613 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,241 | −$372 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $744 | −$869 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $744 | −$869 | 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 | $1,241 | $744 | $1,613 | $744 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $418 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $380 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 brings $1,241 versus $419 raw — a $822 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($380) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $1,241 versus $419 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,613, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,241. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mickey Mouse [Pink] #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.
What gem rate makes grading Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mickey Mouse [Pink] #1 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $380).
Is your entertainment card centered well enough to grade?
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