Is Above The Sarlacc Pit #144 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Above The Sarlacc Pit #144 brings $29.00 versus $1.74 raw — a $27.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.74
- Grade 9.5
- $29.00
- PSA 9
- $26.24
- Gem premium
- 17×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $29.00 | +$2.26 | −$22.74 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $26.24 | −$0.50 | −$25.50 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $11.99 | −$14.75 | −$39.75 | −$140 |
Net = sale price − $1.74 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% | $26.93 | −$24.81 |
| 50% | $27.62 | −$24.12 |
| 75% | $28.31 | −$23.43 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $29.00 |
| 9 | $26.24 |
| 8 | $11.99 |
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Is Above The Sarlacc Pit #144 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Above The Sarlacc Pit #144 brings $29.00 versus $1.74 raw — a $27.26 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($26.24) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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