Is The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 sells for $125 against $3.28 raw: a $122 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.69) 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)
- $3.28
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $31.69
- Gem premium
- 38×
- 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 | $125 | +$96.72 | +$71.72 | −$28.28 |
| PSA 9 | $31.69 | +$3.41 | −$21.59 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $27.80 | −$0.48 | −$25.48 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $3.28 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% | $55.02 | +$1.74 |
| 50% | $78.34 | +$25.06 |
| 75% | $102 | +$48.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 | $125 | $75.00 | $163 | $75.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $35.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.69 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $27.80 |
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Grading The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 — FAQ
Is The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 sells for $125 against $3.28 raw: a $122 spread, 38× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.69) 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 The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $125 versus $3.28 for a raw near-mint copy — a 38× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 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 The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Skywalkers [Refractor] #18 breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.69).
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