Is Darth Vader [Red Foil] #89 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 Darth Vader [Red Foil] #89 brings $100 versus $42.50 raw — a $57.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $42.50
- SGC 10
- $100
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- 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 | $100 | +$32.50 | +$7.50 | −$92.50 |
Net = sale price − $42.50 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $100 | 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 [Red Foil] #89 — FAQ
Is Darth Vader [Red Foil] #89 worth grading?
A SGC 10 Darth Vader [Red Foil] #89 brings $100 versus $42.50 raw — a $57.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does Darth Vader [Red Foil] #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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