Is Jabba The Hutt [Gold Refractor] #118 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Jabba The Hutt [Gold Refractor] #118 brings $38.00 versus $12.99 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $12.99
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.75
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $38.00 | +$0.01 | −$24.99 | −$125 |
| PSA 9 | $34.75 | −$3.24 | −$28.24 | −$128 |
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | −$17.49 | −$42.49 | −$142 |
Net = sale price − $12.99 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% | $35.56 | −$27.43 |
| 50% | $36.38 | −$26.62 |
| 75% | $37.19 | −$25.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $38.00 |
| 9 | $34.75 |
| 8 | $20.50 |
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Is Jabba The Hutt [Gold Refractor] #118 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Jabba The Hutt [Gold Refractor] #118 brings $38.00 versus $12.99 raw — a $25.01 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.75) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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