Is Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 brings $39.99 versus $5.97 raw — a $34.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.97
- PSA 10
- $39.99
- PSA 9
- $17.68
- Gem premium
- 6.7×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $39.99 | +$9.02 | −$15.98 | −$116 |
| PSA 9 | $17.68 | −$13.29 | −$38.29 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.97 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% | $23.26 | −$32.71 |
| 50% | $28.84 | −$27.13 |
| 75% | $34.41 | −$21.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $52.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $39.99 | −$12.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$28.00 | 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 Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 — FAQ
Is Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 brings $39.99 versus $5.97 raw — a $34.02 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($17.68) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $39.99 versus $5.97 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.7× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $52.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $39.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grand Admiral Thrawn [Blue Pulsar Refractor] #4 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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