Is Director Krennic #253 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Director Krennic #253 sells for $226 against $61.11 raw: a $165 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($120) 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)
- $61.11
- PSA 10
- $226
- PSA 9
- $120
- Gem premium
- 3.7×
- 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 | $226 | +$140 | +$115 | +$14.56 |
| PSA 9 | $120 | +$33.89 | +$8.89 | −$91.11 |
Net = sale price − $61.11 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% | $146 | +$35.31 |
| 50% | $173 | +$61.72 |
| 75% | $199 | +$88.14 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $293 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $226 | −$67.33 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $135 | −$158 | 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 Director Krennic #253 — FAQ
Is Director Krennic #253 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Director Krennic #253 sells for $226 against $61.11 raw: a $165 spread, 3.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($120) 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 Director Krennic #253 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Director Krennic #253 (Star Wars Unlimited: Spark of Rebellion) sells for about $226 versus $61.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.7× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Director Krennic #253?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $293, ahead of PSA 10 at $226. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Director Krennic #253 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.
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