Is Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 sells for $61.24 against $4.25 raw: a $56.99 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.01) 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)
- $4.25
- PSA 10
- $61.24
- PSA 9
- $40.01
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $61.24 | +$31.99 | +$6.99 | −$93.01 |
| PSA 9 | $40.01 | +$10.76 | −$14.24 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $16.99 | −$12.26 | −$37.26 | −$137 |
Net = sale price − $4.25 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% | $45.32 | −$8.93 |
| 50% | $50.63 | −$3.63 |
| 75% | $55.93 | +$1.68 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 67%. 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 | $80.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $61.24 | −$18.76 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $37.00 | −$43.00 | 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 | $61.24 | $37.00 | $80.00 | $37.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $40.01 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $16.99 |
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Grading Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 — FAQ
Is Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 sells for $61.24 against $4.25 raw: a $56.99 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($40.01) 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 Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $61.24 versus $4.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $80.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $61.24. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 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 Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Galaxy's Most Dangerous [Refractor] #39 breaks even when it gems about 67% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $40.01).
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