Is Darth Vader #89 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Darth Vader #89 brings $40.00 versus $2.36 raw — a $37.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.36
- SGC 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $22.72
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Oct 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — SGC 10 | $40.00 | +$12.64 | −$12.36 | −$112 |
| PSA 9 | $22.72 | −$4.64 | −$29.64 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $2.36 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% | $27.04 | −$25.32 |
| 50% | $31.36 | −$21.00 |
| 75% | $35.68 | −$16.68 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | best | 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.
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Grading Darth Vader #89 — FAQ
Is Darth Vader #89 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Darth Vader #89 brings $40.00 versus $2.36 raw — a $37.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($22.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Darth Vader #89 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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