Is The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21 brings $45.82 versus $6.48 raw — a $39.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $6.48
- PSA 10
- $45.82
- PSA 9
- $22.49
- Gem premium
- 7.1×
- 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 | $45.82 | +$14.34 | −$10.66 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $22.49 | −$8.99 | −$33.99 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $6.48 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% | $28.32 | −$28.16 |
| 50% | $34.16 | −$22.32 |
| 75% | $39.99 | −$16.49 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.82 | −$14.18 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $25.00 | −$35.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $45.82 | $27.00 | $60.00 | $25.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $25.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $22.49 |
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Is The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21 brings $45.82 versus $6.48 raw — a $39.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.49) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $45.82 versus $6.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #21?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.82. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Mandalorian [Dathomir Red Refractor] #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.
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