Is Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 5.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 sells for $101 against $17.20 raw: a $83.99 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.20
- PSA 10
- $101
- Gem premium
- 5.9×
- 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 | $101 | +$58.99 | +$33.99 | −$66.01 |
| PSA 8 | $20.56 | −$21.64 | −$46.64 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $17.20 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $132 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$30.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $61.00 | −$71.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $61.00 | −$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 | $101 | $61.00 | $132 | $61.00 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $20.56 |
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Grading Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 — FAQ
Is Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 sells for $101 against $17.20 raw: a $83.99 spread, 5.9× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Hyperspace) sells for about $101 versus $17.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $132, ahead of PSA 10 at $101. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darth Vader [Aqua Sonar Refractor] #50 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.
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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