Is Maui [Gold Wave] #26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Maui [Gold Wave] #26 sells for $1,005 against $149 raw: a $857 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($270) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $149
- PSA 10
- $1,005
- PSA 9
- $270
- Gem premium
- 6.8×
- 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 | $1,005 | +$832 | +$807 | +$707 |
| PSA 9 | $270 | +$96.49 | +$71.49 | −$28.51 |
Net = sale price − $149 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% | $454 | +$255 |
| 50% | $638 | +$439 |
| 75% | $821 | +$623 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $1,307 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,005 | −$302 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $603 | −$704 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $603 | −$704 | 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 | $1,005 | $603 | $1,307 | $603 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $297 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $270 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Maui [Gold Wave] #26 — FAQ
Is Maui [Gold Wave] #26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maui [Gold Wave] #26 sells for $1,005 against $149 raw: a $857 spread, 6.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($270) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Maui [Gold Wave] #26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maui [Gold Wave] #26 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $1,005 versus $149 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maui [Gold Wave] #26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,307, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,005. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maui [Gold Wave] #26 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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