Is Luke Skywalker [Orange Pulsar] #83 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luke Skywalker [Orange Pulsar] #83 brings $67.00 versus $38.01 raw — a $28.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.01
- Grade 9.5
- $67.00
- PSA 9
- $60.69
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- 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 | $67.00 | +$3.99 | −$21.01 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $60.69 | −$2.32 | −$27.32 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $38.01 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% | $62.27 | −$25.74 |
| 50% | $63.84 | −$24.16 |
| 75% | $65.42 | −$22.59 |
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 | $67.00 |
| 9 | $60.69 |
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Is Luke Skywalker [Orange Pulsar] #83 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luke Skywalker [Orange Pulsar] #83 brings $67.00 versus $38.01 raw — a $28.99 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($60.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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