Is Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 brings $346 versus $316 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.57) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $316
- PSA 10
- $346
- PSA 9
- $28.57
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $346 | +$5.00 | −$20.00 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $28.57 | −$312 | −$337 | −$437 |
Net = sale price − $316 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% | $108 | −$258 |
| 50% | $187 | −$179 |
| 75% | $267 | −$99.36 |
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 | $450 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $346 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $208 | −$242 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $208 | −$242 | 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 | $346 | $208 | $450 | $208 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $31.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $28.57 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 brings $346 versus $316 raw — a $30.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.57) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $346 versus $316 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $450, ahead of PSA 10 at $346. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mickey Mouse [Purple Refractor] #1 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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