Is Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 sells for $150 against $23.01 raw: a $126 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.56) 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)
- $23.01
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $71.56
- Gem premium
- 6.5×
- 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 | $150 | +$101 | +$76.49 | −$23.51 |
| PSA 9 | $71.56 | +$23.55 | −$1.45 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $23.01 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% | $91.05 | +$18.03 |
| 50% | $111 | +$37.52 |
| 75% | $130 | +$57.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 2%. 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 | $194 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$44.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$104 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$104 | 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 Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 — FAQ
Is Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 sells for $150 against $23.01 raw: a $126 spread, 6.5× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($71.56) 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 Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $150 versus $23.01 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $194, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 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 Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luke Skywalker [Prism Refractor] #83 breaks even when it gems about 2% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $71.56).
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