Is Solo Blasts a Stormtrooper! #123 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Solo Blasts a Stormtrooper! #123 brings $31.00 versus $4.99 raw — a $26.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.99
- Grade 9.5
- $31.00
- PSA 9
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $31.00 | +$1.01 | −$23.99 | −$124 |
| PSA 9 | $28.00 | −$1.99 | −$26.99 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $4.99 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% | $28.75 | −$26.24 |
| 50% | $29.50 | −$25.49 |
| 75% | $30.25 | −$24.74 |
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 | $30.00 | 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 Solo Blasts a Stormtrooper! #123 — FAQ
Is Solo Blasts a Stormtrooper! #123 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Solo Blasts a Stormtrooper! #123 brings $31.00 versus $4.99 raw — a $26.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
What centering does Solo Blasts a Stormtrooper! #123 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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