Is Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 brings $78.30 versus $32.00 raw — a $46.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.87) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.00
- PSA 10
- $78.30
- PSA 9
- $25.87
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $78.30 | +$21.30 | −$3.70 | −$104 |
| PSA 9 | $25.87 | −$31.13 | −$56.13 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $32.00 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% | $38.98 | −$43.02 |
| 50% | $52.09 | −$29.91 |
| 75% | $65.19 | −$16.81 |
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 | $102 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.30 | −$23.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$55.00 | 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 | $78.30 | $47.00 | $102 | $47.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $28.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $25.87 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 — FAQ
Is Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 brings $78.30 versus $32.00 raw — a $46.30 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($25.87) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $78.30 versus $32.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $102, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.30. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bernie Lumen [Gold Refractor] #59 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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