Is R2-D2 [Aqua Refractor] #108 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A SGC 10 R2-D2 [Aqua Refractor] #108 brings $39.00 versus $8.82 raw — a $30.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.82
- SGC 10
- $39.00
- Gem premium
- 4.4×
- 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 — SGC 10 | $39.00 | +$5.18 | −$19.82 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $9.99 | −$23.83 | −$48.83 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $8.82 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGC 10 | $39.00 | best | 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 | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $39.00 | — |
| 8 | — | $9.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading R2-D2 [Aqua Refractor] #108 — FAQ
Is R2-D2 [Aqua Refractor] #108 worth grading?
A SGC 10 R2-D2 [Aqua Refractor] #108 brings $39.00 versus $8.82 raw — a $30.18 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
What centering does R2-D2 [Aqua Refractor] #108 need for a SGC 10?
SGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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