Is Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 sells for $251 against $64.30 raw: a $187 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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)
- $64.30
- PSA 10
- $251
- PSA 9
- $103
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- 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 | $251 | +$162 | +$137 | +$36.70 |
| PSA 9 | $103 | +$13.20 | −$11.80 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $86.62 | −$2.68 | −$27.68 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $64.30 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% | $140 | +$25.33 |
| 50% | $177 | +$62.45 |
| 75% | $214 | +$99.57 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 8%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $326 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $251 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $151 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $151 | −$175 | 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 | $251 | $151 | $326 | $151 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $113 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $103 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $86.62 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 — FAQ
Is Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 sells for $251 against $64.30 raw: a $187 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($103) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 (Star Wars Unlimited: Shadows of the Galaxy) sells for about $251 versus $64.30 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $326, ahead of PSA 10 at $251. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 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.
What gem rate makes grading Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Boba Fett - Daimyo [Showcase] #270 breaks even when it gems about 8% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $103).
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