Is Vader #P4 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vader #P4 brings $523 versus $295 raw — a $228 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $295
- PSA 10
- $523
- PSA 9
- $50.00
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $523 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.50 |
| PSA 9 | $50.00 | −$270 | −$295 | −$395 |
Net = sale price − $295 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% | $168 | −$177 |
| 50% | $286 | −$58.75 |
| 75% | $404 | +$59.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 62%. 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 | $679 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $523 | −$157 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $314 | −$365 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $314 | −$365 | 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 Vader #P4 — FAQ
Is Vader #P4 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vader #P4 brings $523 versus $295 raw — a $228 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($50.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Vader #P4 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vader #P4 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $523 versus $295 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vader #P4?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $679, ahead of PSA 10 at $523. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vader #P4 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 Vader #P4 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vader #P4 breaks even when it gems about 62% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $50.00).
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