Is Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 sells for $2,839 against $6.78 raw: a $2,832 spread, 419× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,366) 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)
- $6.78
- PSA 10
- $2,839
- PSA 9
- $2,366
- Gem premium
- 419×
- 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 | $2,839 | +$2,807 | +$2,782 | +$2,682 |
| PSA 9 | $2,366 | +$2,334 | +$2,309 | +$2,209 |
| PSA 8 | $2,151 | +$2,119 | +$2,094 | +$1,994 |
Net = sale price − $6.78 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% | $2,484 | +$2,427 |
| 50% | $2,603 | +$2,546 |
| 75% | $2,721 | +$2,664 |
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 | $3,691 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,839 | −$852 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,703 | −$1,988 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,703 | −$1,988 | 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 | $2,839 | $1,703 | $3,691 | $1,703 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $2,603 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $2,366 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2,151 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 — FAQ
Is Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 sells for $2,839 against $6.78 raw: a $2,832 spread, 419× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,366) 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 Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $2,839 versus $6.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 419× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,691, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,839. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Buzz Lightyear [100-Year Diamond] #61 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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