Is Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 brings $103 versus $44.84 raw — a $57.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $44.84
- PSA 10
- $103
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Aug 15, 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 | $103 | +$32.66 | +$7.66 | −$92.34 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | −$13.84 | −$38.84 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $44.84 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% | $67.63 | −$27.22 |
| 50% | $79.25 | −$15.59 |
| 75% | $90.88 | −$3.97 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 84%. 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 | $133 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$30.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $62.00 | −$71.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $103 | $62.00 | $133 | $62.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $62.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $56.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 — FAQ
Is Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 brings $103 versus $44.84 raw — a $57.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $103 versus $44.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $133, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 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 Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Apocalypse [Orange Refractor] #102 breaks even when it gems about 84% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
Is your Marvel card centered well enough to grade?
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