Is C-3PO #R-11 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 C-3PO #R-11 brings $341 versus $118 raw — a $223 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $118
- PSA 10
- $341
- PSA 9
- $128
- 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 — PSA 10 | $341 | +$198 | +$173 | +$72.83 |
| PSA 9 | $128 | −$15.50 | −$40.50 | −$141 |
Net = sale price − $118 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% | $181 | +$12.83 |
| 50% | $234 | +$66.16 |
| 75% | $287 | +$119 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 19%. 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 | $443 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $341 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $205 | −$238 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $205 | −$238 | 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 | $341 | $205 | $443 | $205 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $140 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $128 |
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Full set checklist →Grading C-3PO #R-11 — FAQ
Is C-3PO #R-11 worth grading?
A PSA 10 C-3PO #R-11 brings $341 versus $118 raw — a $223 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($128) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 C-3PO #R-11 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 C-3PO #R-11 (Star Wars 2025 Topps Chrome Reflections) sells for about $341 versus $118 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for C-3PO #R-11?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $443, ahead of PSA 10 at $341. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does C-3PO #R-11 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 C-3PO #R-11 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting C-3PO #R-11 breaks even when it gems about 19% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $128).
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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