Is R2-D2 [Refractor] #83 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 R2-D2 [Refractor] #83 brings $109 versus $76.93 raw — a $32.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $76.93
- Grade 9.5
- $109
- PSA 9
- $99.39
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- 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 | $109 | +$7.07 | −$17.93 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $99.39 | −$2.54 | −$27.54 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | −$56.93 | −$81.93 | −$182 |
Net = sale price − $76.93 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% | $102 | −$25.14 |
| 50% | $104 | −$22.74 |
| 75% | $107 | −$20.33 |
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 | $109 |
| 9 | $99.39 |
| 8 | $45.00 |
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Is R2-D2 [Refractor] #83 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 R2-D2 [Refractor] #83 brings $109 versus $76.93 raw — a $32.07 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($99.39) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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