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Is Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 brings $250 versus $105 raw — a $145 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($106) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $105
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $106
- Gem premium
- 2.4×
- As of
- Oct 11, 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 | $250 | +$120 | +$95.00 | −$5.00 |
| PSA 9 | $106 | −$24.00 | −$49.00 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $105 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% | $142 | −$13.00 |
| 50% | $178 | +$23.00 |
| 75% | $214 | +$59.00 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 34%. 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 | $325 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $150 | −$175 | 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 Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 — FAQ
Is Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 brings $250 versus $105 raw — a $145 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($106) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 (Star Wars Unlimited: Legends of the Force) sells for about $250 versus $105 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.4× premium as of Oct 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $325, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 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 Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Qui-Gon Jinn - Student of the Living Force [Showcase] #1020 breaks even when it gems about 34% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $106).
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