Is The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97 brings $84.99 versus $50.00 raw — a $34.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.00
- PSA 10
- $84.99
- PSA 9
- $26.00
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $84.99 | +$9.99 | −$15.01 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $26.00 | −$49.00 | −$74.00 | −$174 |
Net = sale price − $50.00 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% | $40.75 | −$59.25 |
| 50% | $55.49 | −$44.51 |
| 75% | $70.24 | −$29.76 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $110 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.99 | −$25.01 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $51.00 | −$59.00 | 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 | $84.99 | $51.00 | $110 | $51.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $29.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $26.00 |
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Is The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97 worth grading?
A PSA 10 The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97 brings $84.99 versus $50.00 raw — a $34.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97 (Star Wars 2021 Topps Chrome Galaxy) sells for about $84.99 versus $50.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.7× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for The Sand People [Atomic Refractor] #97?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $110, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does The Sand People [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.
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