Is Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 sells for $500 against $31.25 raw: a $469 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $31.25
- PSA 10
- $500
- PSA 9
- $50.26
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $500 | +$444 | +$419 | +$319 |
| PSA 9 | $50.26 | −$5.99 | −$30.99 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $28.75 | −$27.50 | −$52.50 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $31.25 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% | $163 | +$81.43 |
| 50% | $275 | +$194 |
| 75% | $388 | +$306 |
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 | $650 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $500 | −$150 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $300 | −$350 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $300 | −$350 | 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 | $500 | $300 | $650 | $300 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $50.26 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $28.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 — FAQ
Is Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 sells for $500 against $31.25 raw: a $469 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($50.26) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 (Star Wars 1996 Topps) sells for about $500 versus $31.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Zuckuss [Refractor] #49?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $650, ahead of PSA 10 at $500. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 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 Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Zuckuss [Refractor] #49 breaks even when it gems about 7% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.26).
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