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Is Merlin [100-Year Diamond] #38 worth grading?
Entertainment · 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 · full price guide →
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 ($198) 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
- $198
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $198 | +$41.48 | +$16.48 | −$83.52 |
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% | $262 | +$80.67 |
| 50% | $327 | +$145 |
| 75% | $391 | +$209 |
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 | $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.
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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 ($198) 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 Oct 4, 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.
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