Is Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 brings $71.00 versus $25.77 raw — a $45.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $25.77
- PSA 10
- $71.00
- PSA 9
- $41.41
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $71.00 | +$20.23 | −$4.77 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $41.41 | −$9.36 | −$34.36 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $10.49 | −$40.28 | −$65.28 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $25.77 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% | $48.81 | −$26.96 |
| 50% | $56.20 | −$19.57 |
| 75% | $63.60 | −$12.17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $150 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $92.00 | −$57.99 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $71.00 | −$78.99 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $43.00 | −$107 | 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 | $71.00 | $150 | $92.00 | $43.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $46.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.41 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $10.49 |
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Grading Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 — FAQ
Is Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 brings $71.00 versus $25.77 raw — a $45.23 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($41.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $71.00 versus $25.77 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $150, ahead of BGS 10 at $92.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mourning for Padme [Aqua Lava Refractor] #31 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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