Is Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 sells for $133 against $19.92 raw: a $113 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.69) 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)
- $19.92
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $62.69
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- 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 | $133 | +$88.08 | +$63.08 | −$36.92 |
| PSA 9 | $62.69 | +$17.77 | −$7.23 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $19.92 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% | $80.27 | +$10.35 |
| 50% | $97.84 | +$27.92 |
| 75% | $115 | +$45.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 10%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$40.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 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 | $133 | $80.00 | $173 | $80.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $69.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $62.69 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 — FAQ
Is Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 sells for $133 against $19.92 raw: a $113 spread, 6.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($62.69) 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 Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 (Marvel 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $133 versus $19.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Aug 15, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 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 Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lizard [Orange Sapphire] #128 breaks even when it gems about 10% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $62.69).
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