Is R2-D2 #12 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 R2-D2 #12 sells for $53.61 against $2.11 raw: a $51.50 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.11
- PSA 10
- $53.61
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $53.61 | +$26.50 | +$1.50 | −$98.50 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$7.88 | −$17.12 | −$117 |
Net = sale price − $2.11 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% | $39.64 | −$12.47 |
| 50% | $44.30 | −$7.81 |
| 75% | $48.95 | −$3.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 92%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $70.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $53.61 | −$16.39 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $32.00 | −$38.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $53.61 | $32.00 | $70.00 | $32.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading R2-D2 #12 — FAQ
Is R2-D2 #12 worth grading?
A PSA 10 R2-D2 #12 sells for $53.61 against $2.11 raw: a $51.50 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 R2-D2 #12 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 R2-D2 #12 (Star Wars 1993 Topps Galaxy) sells for about $53.61 versus $2.11 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for R2-D2 #12?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $70.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $53.61. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does R2-D2 #12 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading R2-D2 #12 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting R2-D2 #12 breaks even when it gems about 92% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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