Is Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 sells for $218 against $4.49 raw: a $213 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.32) 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)
- $4.49
- PSA 10
- $218
- PSA 9
- $31.32
- Gem premium
- 48×
- 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 | $218 | +$188 | +$163 | +$63.01 |
| PSA 9 | $31.32 | +$1.83 | −$23.17 | −$123 |
| PSA 8 | $23.76 | −$5.73 | −$30.73 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $4.49 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% | $77.87 | +$23.38 |
| 50% | $124 | +$69.92 |
| 75% | $171 | +$116 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $283 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $218 | −$65.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $131 | −$152 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.99 | −$203 | 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 Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 — FAQ
Is Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 sells for $218 against $4.49 raw: a $213 spread, 48× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.32) 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 Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $218 versus $4.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 48× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $283, ahead of PSA 10 at $218. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 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 Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Lack of Faith [Refractor] #74 breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.32).
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