Is Commander Luke Skywalker worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Commander Luke Skywalker sells for $74.00 against $22.47 raw: a $51.53 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.00) 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)
- $22.47
- Grade 9.5
- $74.00
- PSA 9
- $67.00
- Gem premium
- 3.3×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $74.00 | +$26.53 | +$1.53 | −$98.47 |
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | +$19.53 | −$5.47 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $22.47 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% | $68.75 | −$3.72 |
| 50% | $70.50 | −$1.97 |
| 75% | $72.25 | −$0.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 78%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $74.00 |
| 9 | $67.00 |
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Grading Commander Luke Skywalker — FAQ
Is Commander Luke Skywalker worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Commander Luke Skywalker sells for $74.00 against $22.47 raw: a $51.53 spread, 3.3× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($67.00) 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.
What gem rate makes grading Commander Luke Skywalker break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Commander Luke Skywalker breaks even when it gems about 78% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $67.00).
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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