Is Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 brings $169 versus $100 raw — a $68.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $169
- PSA 9
- $34.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $169 | +$43.95 | +$18.95 | −$81.05 |
| PSA 9 | $34.00 | −$91.04 | −$116 | −$216 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $67.75 | −$82.29 |
| 50% | $101 | −$48.55 |
| 75% | $135 | −$14.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 86%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $220 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $169 | −$51.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $101 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $101 | −$119 | 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 | $169 | $101 | $220 | $101 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $37.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $14.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 — FAQ
Is Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 brings $169 versus $100 raw — a $68.95 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $169 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $220, ahead of PSA 10 at $169. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 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.
What gem rate makes grading Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Esmeralda [Orange Refractor] #77 breaks even when it gems about 86% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.00).
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