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Is Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 sells for $139 against $57.78 raw: a $81.22 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.00) 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)
- $57.78
- PSA 10
- $139
- PSA 9
- $95.00
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $139 | +$56.22 | +$31.22 | −$68.78 |
| PSA 9 | $95.00 | +$12.22 | −$12.78 | −$113 |
Net = sale price − $57.78 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% | $106 | −$1.78 |
| 50% | $117 | +$9.22 |
| 75% | $128 | +$20.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $181 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $139 | −$42.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $83.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $83.00 | −$98.00 | 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 Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 — FAQ
Is Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 sells for $139 against $57.78 raw: a $81.22 spread, 2.4× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($95.00) 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 Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 (Star Wars 2022 Topps Galaxy Chrome) sells for about $139 versus $57.78 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $181, ahead of PSA 10 at $139. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 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 Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Han Solo & Chewbacca in the Cockpit [Purple Refractor] #42 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $95.00).
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