Is C-3PO [Gold] #13 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 10× premium in Grade 7
A Grade 7 C-3PO [Gold] #13 sells for $189 against $18.74 raw: a $170 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $18.74
- Grade 7
- $189
- PSA 9
- $27.00
- Gem premium
- 10×
- 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 7 | $189 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.26 |
| PSA 9 | $27.00 | −$16.74 | −$41.74 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $18.74 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% | $67.50 | −$1.24 |
| 50% | $108 | +$39.26 |
| 75% | $149 | +$79.76 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 26%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $30.00 |
| 9 | $27.00 |
| 7 | $189 |
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Full set checklist →Grading C-3PO [Gold] #13 — FAQ
Is C-3PO [Gold] #13 worth grading?
A Grade 7 C-3PO [Gold] #13 sells for $189 against $18.74 raw: a $170 spread, 10× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($27.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What gem rate makes grading C-3PO [Gold] #13 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting C-3PO [Gold] #13 breaks even when it gems about 26% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $27.00).
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