Is Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 brings $337 versus $118 raw — a $218 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($77.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $118
- PSA 10
- $337
- PSA 9
- $77.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $337 | +$193 | +$168 | +$68.26 |
| PSA 9 | $77.00 | −$66.41 | −$91.41 | −$191 |
Net = sale price − $118 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% | $142 | −$26.49 |
| 50% | $207 | +$38.43 |
| 75% | $272 | +$103 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $438 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $337 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $202 | −$236 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $202 | −$236 | 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 | $337 | $202 | $438 | $202 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $85.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $77.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 — FAQ
Is Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 brings $337 versus $118 raw — a $218 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($77.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $337 versus $118 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $438, ahead of PSA 10 at $337. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 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 Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mulan [Orange Refractor] #79 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $77.00).
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