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Is The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 sells for $77.50 against $2.67 raw: a $74.83 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.71) 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)
- $2.67
- PSA 10
- $77.50
- PSA 9
- $31.71
- Gem premium
- 29×
- 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 | $77.50 | +$49.83 | +$24.83 | −$75.17 |
| PSA 9 | $31.71 | +$4.04 | −$20.96 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $14.99 | −$12.68 | −$37.68 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $2.67 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% | $43.16 | −$9.51 |
| 50% | $54.61 | +$1.94 |
| 75% | $66.05 | +$13.38 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 46%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.50 | −$23.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 — FAQ
Is The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 sells for $77.50 against $2.67 raw: a $74.83 spread, 29× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.71) 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 The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $77.50 versus $2.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 29× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 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 The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Star Wars Saga [Refractor] #40 breaks even when it gems about 46% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.71).
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