Is Luke Wields the Lightsaber [Wave Refractor] #5 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Luke Wields the Lightsaber [Wave Refractor] #5 brings $41.00 versus $14.29 raw — a $26.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $14.29
- Grade 9.5
- $41.00
- PSA 9
- $37.00
- 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 | $41.00 | +$1.71 | −$23.29 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $37.00 | −$2.29 | −$27.29 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $15.00 | −$24.29 | −$49.29 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $14.29 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% | $38.00 | −$26.29 |
| 50% | $39.00 | −$25.29 |
| 75% | $40.00 | −$24.29 |
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 | $41.00 |
| 9 | $37.00 |
| 8 | $15.00 |
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Grading Luke Wields the Lightsaber [Wave Refractor] #5 — FAQ
Is Luke Wields the Lightsaber [Wave Refractor] #5 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Luke Wields the Lightsaber [Wave Refractor] #5 brings $41.00 versus $14.29 raw — a $26.71 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($37.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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