Is The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 sells for $125 against $1.11 raw: a $124 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $1.11
- PSA 10
- $125
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 113×
- 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 | $125 | +$98.89 | +$73.89 | −$26.11 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$8.88 | −$16.12 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $1.11 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% | $57.49 | +$6.38 |
| 50% | $80.00 | +$28.89 |
| 75% | $102 | +$51.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $163 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $125 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $75.00 | −$88.00 | 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 Emperor's Royal Guards #7 — FAQ
Is The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 sells for $125 against $1.11 raw: a $124 spread, 113× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 Emperor's Royal Guards #7 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 (Star Wars 2021 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $125 versus $1.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 113× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Emperor's Royal Guards #7?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $163, ahead of PSA 10 at $125. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 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 Emperor's Royal Guards #7 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting The Emperor's Royal Guards #7 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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