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Is Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 brings $128 versus $46.61 raw — a $80.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.37) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.61
- PSA 10
- $128
- PSA 9
- $36.37
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $128 | +$55.89 | +$30.89 | −$69.11 |
| PSA 9 | $36.37 | −$35.24 | −$60.24 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $46.61 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% | $59.15 | −$37.46 |
| 50% | $81.94 | −$14.67 |
| 75% | $105 | +$8.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 66%. 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 | $166 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $128 | −$38.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$89.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$89.00 | 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.
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Grading Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 — FAQ
Is Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 brings $128 versus $46.61 raw — a $80.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($36.37) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $128 versus $46.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $166, ahead of PSA 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 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 Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Maximus [Gold Refractor] #142 breaks even when it gems about 66% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.37).
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