Is The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 brings $32.95 versus $2.59 raw — a $30.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.59
- PSA 10
- $32.95
- PSA 9
- $23.50
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $32.95 | +$5.36 | −$19.64 | −$120 |
| PSA 9 | $23.50 | −$4.09 | −$29.09 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $2.59 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% | $25.86 | −$26.73 |
| 50% | $28.23 | −$24.36 |
| 75% | $30.59 | −$22.00 |
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 | $43.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $32.95 | −$10.05 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $20.00 | −$23.00 | 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 | $32.95 | $20.00 | $43.00 | $20.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $23.50 |
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Grading The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 — FAQ
Is The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 brings $32.95 versus $2.59 raw — a $30.36 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($23.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $32.95 versus $2.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Smuggler [Refractor] #22?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $43.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $32.95. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Smuggler [Refractor] #22 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.
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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