Is Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 9.0× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 sells for $69.99 against $7.75 raw: a $62.24 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.25) 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)
- $7.75
- PSA 10
- $69.99
- PSA 9
- $15.25
- Gem premium
- 9.0×
- 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 | $69.99 | +$37.24 | +$12.24 | −$87.76 |
| PSA 9 | $15.25 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $7.75 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% | $28.93 | −$28.82 |
| 50% | $42.62 | −$15.13 |
| 75% | $56.30 | −$1.45 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. 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 | $91.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $69.99 | −$21.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $42.00 | −$49.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $42.00 | −$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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $69.99 | $42.00 | $91.00 | $42.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $17.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $15.25 |
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Grading Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 — FAQ
Is Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 sells for $69.99 against $7.75 raw: a $62.24 spread, 9.0× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.25) 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 Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $69.99 versus $7.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $91.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $69.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 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 Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Communion in the Force [Blue Refractor] #48 breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.25).
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