Is Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 sells for $40.79 against $4.78 raw: a $36.01 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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)
- $4.78
- PSA 10
- $40.79
- PSA 9
- $37.50
- Gem premium
- 8.5×
- 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 | $40.79 | +$11.01 | −$13.99 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $37.50 | +$7.72 | −$17.28 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $4.78 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% | $38.32 | −$16.46 |
| 50% | $39.14 | −$15.64 |
| 75% | $39.97 | −$14.81 |
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 | $53.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.79 | −$12.21 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24.00 | −$29.00 | 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 | $40.79 | $24.00 | $53.00 | $24.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $37.50 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 — FAQ
Is Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 sells for $40.79 against $4.78 raw: a $36.01 spread, 8.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($37.50) 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 Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $40.79 versus $4.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.5× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.79. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dark Aspirations [Mini Diamond Refractor] #68 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?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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