Is Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 sells for $98.07 against $3.25 raw: a $94.82 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.49) 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)
- $3.25
- PSA 10
- $98.07
- PSA 9
- $66.49
- Gem premium
- 30×
- 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 | $98.07 | +$69.82 | +$44.82 | −$55.18 |
| PSA 9 | $66.49 | +$38.24 | +$13.24 | −$86.76 |
| PSA 8 | $23.50 | −$4.75 | −$29.75 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.25 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% | $74.38 | +$21.13 |
| 50% | $82.28 | +$29.03 |
| 75% | $90.17 | +$36.92 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $98.07 | −$28.93 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $59.00 | −$68.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $59.00 | −$68.00 | 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 Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 — FAQ
Is Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 sells for $98.07 against $3.25 raw: a $94.82 spread, 30× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($66.49) 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 Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 (Star Wars 1996 Topps) sells for about $98.07 versus $3.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 30× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Grand Admiral Thrawn #23?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $127, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.07. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Grand Admiral Thrawn #23 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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