Is Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 brings $46.00 versus $9.06 raw — a $36.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $9.06
- PSA 10
- $46.00
- PSA 9
- $18.17
- Gem premium
- 5.1×
- 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 | $46.00 | +$11.94 | −$13.06 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $18.17 | −$15.89 | −$40.89 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $9.06 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% | $25.13 | −$33.93 |
| 50% | $32.09 | −$26.98 |
| 75% | $39.04 | −$20.02 |
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 | $46.00 | −$14.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 | $46.00 | $28.00 | $60.00 | $28.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.17 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 — FAQ
Is Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 brings $46.00 versus $9.06 raw — a $36.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.17) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $46.00 versus $9.06 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $46.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Skywalker [Blue Refractor] #104 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.
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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