Is Hera Syndulla #259 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Hera Syndulla #259 brings $165 versus $129 raw — a $36.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($153) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $129
- PSA 10
- $165
- PSA 9
- $153
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $165 | +$11.27 | −$13.73 | −$114 |
| PSA 9 | $153 | −$0.45 | −$25.45 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $129 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% | $156 | −$22.52 |
| 50% | $159 | −$19.59 |
| 75% | $162 | −$16.66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $215 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$50.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $99.00 | −$116 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $165 | $99.00 | $215 | $99.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $162 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $153 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hera Syndulla #259 — FAQ
Is Hera Syndulla #259 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hera Syndulla #259 brings $165 versus $129 raw — a $36.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($153) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Hera Syndulla #259 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hera Syndulla #259 (Star Wars Unlimited: Spark of Rebellion) sells for about $165 versus $129 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hera Syndulla #259?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $215, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hera Syndulla #259 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.
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