Is Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #EOTE-1 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #EOTE-1 sell for $57.00, only $16.78 above the $40.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.22
- Grade 9.5
- $57.00
- PSA 9
- $51.64
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $57.00 | −$8.22 | −$33.22 | −$133 |
| PSA 9 | $51.64 | −$13.58 | −$38.58 | −$139 |
Net = sale price − $40.22 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% | $52.98 | −$37.24 |
| 50% | $54.32 | −$35.90 |
| 75% | $55.66 | −$34.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #EOTE-1 — FAQ
Is Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #EOTE-1 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Han Solo [Orange Refractor] #EOTE-1 sell for $57.00, only $16.78 above the $40.22 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($51.64) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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