Is Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.9× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 sells for $159 against $23.04 raw: a $136 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($36.88) 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)
- $23.04
- PSA 10
- $159
- PSA 9
- $36.88
- Gem premium
- 6.9×
- 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 | $159 | +$111 | +$86.02 | −$13.98 |
| PSA 9 | $36.88 | −$11.16 | −$36.16 | −$136 |
| PSA 8 | $32.10 | −$15.94 | −$40.94 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $23.04 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% | $67.43 | −$5.61 |
| 50% | $97.97 | +$24.93 |
| 75% | $129 | +$55.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 30%. 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 | $207 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $159 | −$47.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $95.00 | −$112 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $95.00 | −$112 | 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 | $159 | $95.00 | $207 | $95.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.88 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $32.10 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 — FAQ
Is Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 sells for $159 against $23.04 raw: a $136 spread, 6.9× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($36.88) 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 Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $159 versus $23.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $207, ahead of PSA 10 at $159. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 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 Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Grogu [Orange Refractor] #22 breaks even when it gems about 30% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.88).
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