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Is C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 brings $66.69 versus $30.03 raw — a $36.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $30.03
- PSA 10
- $66.69
- PSA 9
- $20.00
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $66.69 | +$11.66 | −$13.34 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $20.00 | −$35.03 | −$60.03 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $30.03 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% | $31.67 | −$48.36 |
| 50% | $43.34 | −$36.69 |
| 75% | $55.02 | −$25.01 |
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 | $87.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.69 | −$20.31 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$47.00 | 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 C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 — FAQ
Is C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 brings $66.69 versus $30.03 raw — a $36.66 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $66.69 versus $30.03 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.2× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $87.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.69. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C-3PO [Atomic Refractor] #8 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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