Is Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 brings $59.44 versus $20.70 raw — a $38.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.70
- PSA 10
- $59.44
- PSA 9
- $30.85
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $59.44 | +$13.74 | −$11.26 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $30.85 | −$14.85 | −$39.85 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $20.70 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% | $38.00 | −$32.70 |
| 50% | $45.14 | −$25.56 |
| 75% | $52.29 | −$18.41 |
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 | $77.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.44 | −$17.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $36.00 | −$41.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $36.00 | −$41.00 | 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.
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Grading Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 — FAQ
Is Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 brings $59.44 versus $20.70 raw — a $38.74 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.85) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Chrome) sells for about $59.44 versus $20.70 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Yoda [Green Refractor] #51?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $77.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Yoda [Green Refractor] #51 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.
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