Is R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 brings $63.85 versus $32.17 raw — a $31.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $32.17
- PSA 10
- $63.85
- PSA 9
- $39.76
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $63.85 | +$6.68 | −$18.32 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $39.76 | −$17.41 | −$42.41 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $32.17 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% | $45.78 | −$36.39 |
| 50% | $51.80 | −$30.37 |
| 75% | $57.83 | −$24.34 |
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 | $83.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $63.85 | −$19.15 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38.00 | −$45.00 | 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 | $63.85 | $38.00 | $83.00 | $38.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $39.76 |
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Is R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 worth grading?
A PSA 10 R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 brings $63.85 versus $32.17 raw — a $31.68 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($39.76) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome) sells for about $63.85 versus $32.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $83.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $63.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does R2-D2 [Gold Refractor Aurebesh Variation] #AV-108 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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