Is Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 sells for $147 against $16.55 raw: a $131 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.66) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $16.55
- PSA 10
- $147
- PSA 9
- $62.66
- Gem premium
- 8.9×
- 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 | $147 | +$106 | +$80.86 | −$19.14 |
| PSA 9 | $62.66 | +$21.11 | −$3.89 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$16.55 | −$41.55 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $16.55 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% | $83.85 | +$17.30 |
| 50% | $105 | +$38.48 |
| 75% | $126 | +$59.67 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $192 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$44.59 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $88.00 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $88.00 | −$104 | 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 | $147 | $88.00 | $192 | $88.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $62.66 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $16.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 — FAQ
Is Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 sells for $147 against $16.55 raw: a $131 spread, 8.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.66) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 (2025 Topps Chrome Disney) sells for about $147 versus $16.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $192, ahead of PSA 10 at $147. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 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 Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Elsa [Sapphire Refractor] #111 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.66).
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