Is Obi-Wan Kenobi [Orange Orange] #138 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Orange Orange] #138 sells for $59.00 against $20.01 raw: a $38.99 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.94) 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)
- $20.01
- Grade 9.5
- $59.00
- PSA 9
- $53.94
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $59.00 | +$13.99 | −$11.01 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $53.94 | +$8.93 | −$16.07 | −$116 |
Net = sale price − $20.01 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% | $55.20 | −$14.81 |
| 50% | $56.47 | −$13.54 |
| 75% | $57.73 | −$12.28 |
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 | $59.00 |
| 9 | $53.94 |
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Is Obi-Wan Kenobi [Orange Orange] #138 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Obi-Wan Kenobi [Orange Orange] #138 sells for $59.00 against $20.01 raw: a $38.99 spread, 2.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($53.94) 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.
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