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Is Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 sells for $77.00 against $6.81 raw: a $70.19 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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)
- $6.81
- PSA 10
- $77.00
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 11×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $77.00 | +$45.19 | +$20.19 | −$79.81 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | +$24.19 | −$0.81 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $6.81 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% | $61.25 | +$4.44 |
| 50% | $66.50 | +$9.69 |
| 75% | $71.75 | +$14.94 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $46.00 | −$54.00 | 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.
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Grading Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 — FAQ
Is Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 sells for $77.00 against $6.81 raw: a $70.19 spread, 11× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($56.00) 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 Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 (Star Wars 2025 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $77.00 versus $6.81 for a raw near-mint copy — a 11× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 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 Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shadow of Evil [Mini-Diamond Refractor] #95 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $56.00).
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