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Is Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 sells for $1,039 against $64.67 raw: a $975 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $64.67
- PSA 10
- $1,039
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 16×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $1,039 | +$950 | +$925 | +$825 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$39.67 | −$64.67 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $64.67 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% | $297 | +$183 |
| 50% | $545 | +$430 |
| 75% | $792 | +$677 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 7%. 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 | $1,351 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,039 | −$312 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $624 | −$727 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $624 | −$727 | 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 Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 — FAQ
Is Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 sells for $1,039 against $64.67 raw: a $975 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $1,039 versus $64.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,351, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,039. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 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 Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Mystique [Gold Refractor] #117 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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