Is Aurora [Purple] #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Aurora [Purple] #3 brings $203 versus $120 raw — a $82.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $120
- PSA 10
- $203
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $203 | +$57.98 | +$32.98 | −$67.02 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | −$42.50 | −$67.50 | −$168 |
Net = sale price − $120 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% | $128 | −$42.38 |
| 50% | $153 | −$17.26 |
| 75% | $178 | +$7.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $264 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $203 | −$61.02 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $122 | −$142 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $122 | −$142 | 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 | $203 | $122 | $264 | $122 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $113 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $103 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Aurora [Purple] #3 — FAQ
Is Aurora [Purple] #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Aurora [Purple] #3 brings $203 versus $120 raw — a $82.98 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($103) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Aurora [Purple] #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Aurora [Purple] #3 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $203 versus $120 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Aurora [Purple] #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $264, ahead of PSA 10 at $203. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Aurora [Purple] #3 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 Aurora [Purple] #3 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Aurora [Purple] #3 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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