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Is Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 brings $288 versus $186 raw — a $102 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $186
- PSA 10
- $288
- PSA 9
- $60.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $288 | +$77.47 | +$52.47 | −$47.53 |
| PSA 9 | $60.00 | −$151 | −$176 | −$276 |
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | −$180 | −$205 | −$305 |
Net = sale price − $186 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% | $117 | −$119 |
| 50% | $174 | −$61.65 |
| 75% | $231 | −$4.59 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 77%. 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 | $377 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $290 | −$86.96 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $174 | −$203 | 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 Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 brings $288 versus $186 raw — a $102 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 (2025 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $288 versus $186 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $377, ahead of PSA 10 at $290. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 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 Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mickey Mouse [Sapphire Refractor] #1 breaks even when it gems about 77% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $60.00).
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