Is Darth Maul [Gold Refractor] #DM-3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 10 Darth Maul [Gold Refractor] #DM-3 brings $116 versus $45.00 raw — a $70.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $45.00
- BGS 10
- $116
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $116 | +$45.59 | +$20.59 | −$79.41 |
Net = sale price − $45.00 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 | $116 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | BGS |
|---|---|
| 10 | $116 |
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Grading Darth Maul [Gold Refractor] #DM-3 — FAQ
Is Darth Maul [Gold Refractor] #DM-3 worth grading?
A BGS 10 Darth Maul [Gold Refractor] #DM-3 brings $116 versus $45.00 raw — a $70.59 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Darth Maul [Gold Refractor] #DM-3 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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