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Is James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 brings $125 versus $44.08 raw — a $80.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.08
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $45.21
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $125 | +$55.92 | +$30.92 | −$69.08 |
| PSA 9 | $45.21 | −$23.87 | −$48.87 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $44.08 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% | $65.16 | −$28.92 |
| 50% | $85.11 | −$8.97 |
| 75% | $105 | +$10.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 — FAQ
Is James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 worth grading?
A PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 brings $125 versus $44.08 raw — a $80.92 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.21) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 (2024 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $125 versus $44.08 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 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 James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting James P. Sullivan [Purple Green Pulsar Refractor] #87 breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.21).
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