Is Leia Prepares for Xizor #47 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Leia Prepares for Xizor #47 sells for $120 against $24.98 raw: a $95.02 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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)
- $24.98
- Grade 9.5
- $120
- PSA 9
- $109
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $120 | +$70.02 | +$45.02 | −$54.98 |
| PSA 9 | $109 | +$59.37 | +$34.37 | −$65.63 |
Net = sale price − $24.98 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% | $112 | +$37.03 |
| 50% | $115 | +$39.69 |
| 75% | $117 | +$42.36 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Leia Prepares for Xizor #47 — FAQ
Is Leia Prepares for Xizor #47 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Leia Prepares for Xizor #47 sells for $120 against $24.98 raw: a $95.02 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($109) 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.
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