Is Artoo-Detoo #8 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Artoo-Detoo #8 sells for $2,558 against $5.99 raw: a $2,552 spread, 427× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.72) 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)
- $5.99
- PSA 10
- $2,558
- PSA 9
- $88.72
- Gem premium
- 427×
- 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 | $2,558 | +$2,527 | +$2,502 | +$2,402 |
| PSA 9 | $88.72 | +$57.73 | +$32.73 | −$67.27 |
| PSA 8 | $41.80 | +$10.81 | −$14.19 | −$114 |
Net = sale price − $5.99 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% | $706 | +$650 |
| 50% | $1,323 | +$1,267 |
| 75% | $1,941 | +$1,885 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,325 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,558 | −$767 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,535 | −$1,790 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,535 | −$1,790 | 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 | $2,558 | $1,535 | $3,325 | $1,535 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $98.35 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $88.72 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $41.80 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $39.23 |
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Is Artoo-Detoo #8 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Artoo-Detoo #8 sells for $2,558 against $5.99 raw: a $2,552 spread, 427× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($88.72) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Artoo-Detoo #8 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Artoo-Detoo #8 (Star Wars 1977 Wonder Bread) sells for about $2,558 versus $5.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 427× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Artoo-Detoo #8?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,325, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,558. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Artoo-Detoo #8 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.
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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