Is Darth Vader [Refractor] #FN-43 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 8 copies of Darth Vader [Refractor] #FN-43 sell for $9.99, only $7.49 above the $2.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.50
- Grade 8
- $9.99
- Gem premium
- 4.0×
- 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 8 | $9.99 | −$17.51 | −$42.51 | −$143 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$17.51 | −$42.51 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $2.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $9.99 |
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Grading Darth Vader [Refractor] #FN-43 — FAQ
Is Darth Vader [Refractor] #FN-43 worth grading?
Grade 8 copies of Darth Vader [Refractor] #FN-43 sell for $9.99, only $7.49 above the $2.50 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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