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Is Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 sells for $71.00 against $4.61 raw: a $66.39 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.61
- PSA 10
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $38.00
- Gem premium
- 15×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $71.00 | +$41.39 | +$16.39 | −$83.61 |
| PSA 9 | $38.00 | +$8.39 | −$16.61 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $27.25 | −$2.36 | −$27.36 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $4.61 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% | $46.25 | −$8.36 |
| 50% | $54.50 | −$0.11 |
| 75% | $62.75 | +$8.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 50%. 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 | $92.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.00 | −$21.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $43.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$49.00 | 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.
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Grading Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 — FAQ
Is Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 sells for $71.00 against $4.61 raw: a $66.39 spread, 15× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($38.00) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $71.00 versus $4.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 15× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $92.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $71.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 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 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Obi-Wan Kenobi [Aqua Refractor] #13 breaks even when it gems about 50% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.00).
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