Is Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 brings $700 versus $600 raw — a $100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($300) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $600
- PSA 10
- $700
- PSA 9
- $300
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $700 | +$75.00 | +$50.00 | −$50.00 |
| PSA 9 | $300 | −$325 | −$350 | −$450 |
Net = sale price − $600 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% | $400 | −$250 |
| 50% | $500 | −$150 |
| 75% | $600 | −$50.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 88%. 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 | $910 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $700 | −$210 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $420 | −$490 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $420 | −$490 | 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 | $700 | $420 | $910 | $420 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $330 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $300 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 — FAQ
Is Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 brings $700 versus $600 raw — a $100 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($300) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 (Star Wars 2024 Topps Chrome Black) sells for about $700 versus $600 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $910, ahead of PSA 10 at $700. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 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 Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Darth Maul [Red Refractor] #98 breaks even when it gems about 88% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $300).
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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