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Is Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 sells for $150 against $6.25 raw: a $144 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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)
- $6.25
- PSA 10
- $150
- PSA 9
- $51.00
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | +$119 | +$93.75 | −$6.25 |
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | +$19.75 | −$5.25 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $6.25 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% | $75.75 | +$19.50 |
| 50% | $101 | +$44.25 |
| 75% | $125 | +$69.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 5%. 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 | $195 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $150 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $90.00 | −$105 | 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 Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 — FAQ
Is Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 sells for $150 against $6.25 raw: a $144 spread, 24× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.00) 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 Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $150 versus $6.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $195, ahead of PSA 10 at $150. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 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 Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Falcon Rising [Aqua Lava Refractor] #93 breaks even when it gems about 5% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.00).
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