Is What Remains [Refractor] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 What Remains [Refractor] #1 sells for $138 against $10.75 raw: a $127 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.50) 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)
- $10.75
- PSA 10
- $138
- PSA 9
- $46.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $138 | +$102 | +$77.44 | −$22.56 |
| PSA 9 | $46.50 | +$10.75 | −$14.25 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | −$0.75 | −$25.75 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $10.75 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% | $69.42 | +$8.67 |
| 50% | $92.34 | +$31.59 |
| 75% | $115 | +$54.52 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $180 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $138 | −$41.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$97.00 | 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 | $138 | $83.00 | $180 | $83.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $51.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.50 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading What Remains [Refractor] #1 — FAQ
Is What Remains [Refractor] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 What Remains [Refractor] #1 sells for $138 against $10.75 raw: a $127 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($46.50) 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 What Remains [Refractor] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 What Remains [Refractor] #1 (Star Wars 2025 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $138 versus $10.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for What Remains [Refractor] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $180, ahead of PSA 10 at $138. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does What Remains [Refractor] #1 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 What Remains [Refractor] #1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting What Remains [Refractor] #1 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.50).
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