Is A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 324× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 sells for $1,068 against $3.30 raw: a $1,065 spread, 324× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.30
- PSA 10
- $1,068
- Gem premium
- 324×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $1,068 | +$1,040 | +$1,015 | +$915 |
| PSA 8 | $23.48 | −$4.82 | −$29.82 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $3.30 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $1,388 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,068 | −$320 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $641 | −$747 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $641 | −$747 | 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 A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 — FAQ
Is A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 worth grading?
A PSA 10 A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 sells for $1,068 against $3.30 raw: a $1,065 spread, 324× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 (Star Wars 1977 Topps) sells for about $1,068 versus $3.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 324× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for A stormtrooper is blasted! #212?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,388, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,068. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does A stormtrooper is blasted! #212 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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