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Is The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 brings $424 versus $300 raw — a $124 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($85.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $300
- PSA 10
- $424
- PSA 9
- $85.00
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $424 | +$99.00 | +$74.00 | −$26.00 |
| PSA 9 | $85.00 | −$240 | −$265 | −$365 |
Net = sale price − $300 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% | $170 | −$180 |
| 50% | $255 | −$95.50 |
| 75% | $339 | −$10.75 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. 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 | $551 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $424 | −$127 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $254 | −$297 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $254 | −$297 | 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 The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 — FAQ
Is The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 brings $424 versus $300 raw — a $124 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($85.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Chrome Black) sells for about $424 versus $300 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $551, ahead of PSA 10 at $424. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 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 The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Mandalorian [Gold Refractor] #12 breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.00).
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