Is Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38 brings $85.00 versus $46.74 raw — a $38.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($66.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.74
- PSA 10
- $85.00
- PSA 9
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $85.00 | +$13.26 | −$11.74 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | −$5.74 | −$30.74 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $59.95 | −$11.79 | −$36.79 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $46.74 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% | $70.75 | −$25.99 |
| 50% | $75.50 | −$21.24 |
| 75% | $80.25 | −$16.49 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $111 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $85.00 | −$26.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$60.00 | 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 | $85.00 | $51.00 | $111 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $73.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $59.95 |
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Is Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38 brings $85.00 versus $46.74 raw — a $38.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($66.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $85.00 versus $46.74 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #38?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $111, ahead of PSA 10 at $85.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Merlin [Dark Blue Light Blue] #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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