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Is Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 brings $99.99 versus $34.46 raw — a $65.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $34.46
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $57.87
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$40.53 | +$15.53 | −$84.47 |
| PSA 9 | $57.87 | −$1.59 | −$26.59 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $34.46 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% | $68.40 | −$16.06 |
| 50% | $78.93 | −$5.53 |
| 75% | $89.46 | +$5.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $130 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.99 | −$30.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$70.00 | 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 Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 — FAQ
Is Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 brings $99.99 versus $34.46 raw — a $65.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($57.87) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $99.99 versus $34.46 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $130, ahead of PSA 10 at $99.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Diabolic Duo [Atomic 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 Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Diabolic Duo [Atomic Refractor] #42 breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $57.87).
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