Is Tusken Raiders [Refractor] #55 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Tusken Raiders [Refractor] #55 brings $66.00 versus $36.88 raw — a $29.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $36.88
- Grade 9.5
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $59.77
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$4.12 | −$20.88 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $59.77 | −$2.11 | −$27.11 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $36.88 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% | $61.33 | −$25.55 |
| 50% | $62.89 | −$23.99 |
| 75% | $64.44 | −$22.44 |
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 | $66.00 |
| 9 | $59.77 |
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Is Tusken Raiders [Refractor] #55 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Tusken Raiders [Refractor] #55 brings $66.00 versus $36.88 raw — a $29.12 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($59.77) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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