Is Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 sells for $132 against $32.00 raw: a $99.50 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.88) 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)
- $32.00
- PSA 10
- $132
- PSA 9
- $78.88
- Gem premium
- 4.1×
- 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 | $132 | +$74.50 | +$49.50 | −$50.50 |
| PSA 9 | $78.88 | +$21.88 | −$3.12 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $32.00 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% | $92.03 | +$10.03 |
| 50% | $105 | +$23.19 |
| 75% | $118 | +$36.34 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 6%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $132 | −$39.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $79.00 | −$92.00 | 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 | $132 | $79.00 | $171 | $79.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $87.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $78.88 |
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Grading Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 — FAQ
Is Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 sells for $132 against $32.00 raw: a $99.50 spread, 4.1× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($78.88) 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 Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $132 versus $32.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $171, ahead of PSA 10 at $132. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 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 Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Forced in Darkness [Prism Refractor] #100 breaks even when it gems about 6% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $78.88).
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