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Is Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 brings $164 versus $100 raw — a $63.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $100
- PSA 10
- $164
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $164 | +$38.81 | +$13.81 | −$86.19 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | −$98.00 | −$123 | −$223 |
Net = sale price − $100 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% | $61.20 | −$88.80 |
| 50% | $95.41 | −$54.59 |
| 75% | $130 | −$20.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 90%. 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 | $213 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $164 | −$49.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $98.00 | −$115 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $98.00 | −$115 | 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 Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 — FAQ
Is Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 brings $164 versus $100 raw — a $63.81 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($27.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $164 versus $100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $213, ahead of PSA 10 at $164. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 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 Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Vengeful Pursuit [Atomic Refractor] #97 breaks even when it gems about 90% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.00).
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