Is Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 sells for $455 against $132 raw: a $323 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($180) 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)
- $132
- PSA 10
- $455
- PSA 9
- $180
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- 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 | $455 | +$298 | +$273 | +$173 |
| PSA 9 | $180 | +$23.24 | −$1.76 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $132 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% | $249 | +$66.99 |
| 50% | $317 | +$136 |
| 75% | $386 | +$204 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $592 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $455 | −$137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $273 | −$319 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $273 | −$319 | 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 | $455 | $273 | $592 | $273 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $198 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $180 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 — FAQ
Is Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 sells for $455 against $132 raw: a $323 spread, 3.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($180) 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 Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $455 versus $132 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.5× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $592, ahead of PSA 10 at $455. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 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 Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $180).
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