Is C-3PO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 C-3PO brings $33.00 versus $5.54 raw — a $27.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $5.54
- Grade 9.5
- $33.00
- PSA 9
- $30.01
- Gem premium
- 6.0×
- 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 | $33.00 | +$2.46 | −$22.54 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $30.01 | −$0.53 | −$25.53 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $11.27 | −$19.27 | −$44.27 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $5.54 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% | $30.76 | −$24.78 |
| 50% | $31.51 | −$24.03 |
| 75% | $32.25 | −$23.29 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading C-3PO — FAQ
Is C-3PO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 C-3PO brings $33.00 versus $5.54 raw — a $27.46 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($30.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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