Is The Mandalorian #21 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian #21 sells for $66.03 against $3.48 raw: a $62.55 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.48
- PSA 10
- $66.03
- PSA 9
- $10.00
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $66.03 | +$37.55 | +$12.55 | −$87.45 |
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | −$18.48 | −$43.48 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $2.75 | −$25.73 | −$50.73 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $3.48 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% | $24.01 | −$29.47 |
| 50% | $38.02 | −$15.46 |
| 75% | $52.02 | −$1.46 |
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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.03 | −$19.97 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $44.95 | −$41.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $23.99 | −$62.01 | 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 | $66.03 | $44.95 | $86.00 | $23.99 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $11.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $2.75 |
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Full set checklist →Grading The Mandalorian #21 — FAQ
Is The Mandalorian #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian #21 sells for $66.03 against $3.48 raw: a $62.55 spread, 19× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($10.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 The Mandalorian #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian #21 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $66.03 versus $3.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Mandalorian #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.03. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Mandalorian #21 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 #21 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Mandalorian #21 breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $10.00).
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