Is Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 worth grading?
Entertainment · 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 · full price guide →
Grading rarely pays for this card
PSA 10 copies of Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 sell for $1,018, only $0.00 above the $3,653 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $3,653
- PSA 10
- $1,018
- Gem premium
- 0.3×
- 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 | $1,018 | −$2,659 | −$2,684 | −$2,784 |
Net = sale price − $3,653 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,324 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,018 | −$306 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $611 | −$713 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $611 | −$713 | 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 →Swipe the table for the other grading companies →
Run your own numbers
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
Other 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 cards worth checking
Full set checklist →![Mickey Mouse [100-Year Diamond] #1 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FzYAAeSwu3ZqiUVb/s-l500.jpg)
![Mickey Mouse [Dark Blue Light Blue] #1 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9ZYAAeSwhPJqhRv5/s-l500.jpg)
![Minnie Mouse [Orange Wave] #23 2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100 card](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LSMAAeSw9jhqdpOu/s-l500.jpg)
Grading Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 — FAQ
Is Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 worth grading?
PSA 10 copies of Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 sell for $1,018, only $0.00 above the $3,653 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
How much is a PSA 10 Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 (2023 Topps Chrome Disney 100) sells for about $1,018 versus $3,653 for a raw near-mint copy — a 0.3× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,324, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,018. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Donald Duck [Blue Wave] #86 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.
Best on iPhone & Android
Check your entertainment card in the Midpoint app
Scan with your camera to measure centering to the millimeter, get an AI grade with corner and edge close-ups, see what your copy is worth, and track it in your portfolio. Free to start.
