Is The Dark Lord [Orange Refractor] #28 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 The Dark Lord [Orange Refractor] #28 sells for $176 against $107 raw: a $69.16 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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)
- $107
- Grade 9.5
- $176
- PSA 9
- $160
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $176 | +$44.16 | +$19.16 | −$80.84 |
| PSA 9 | $160 | +$28.15 | +$3.15 | −$96.85 |
Net = sale price − $107 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% | $164 | +$7.15 |
| 50% | $168 | +$11.16 |
| 75% | $172 | +$15.16 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $176 |
| 9 | $160 |
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Grading The Dark Lord [Orange Refractor] #28 — FAQ
Is The Dark Lord [Orange Refractor] #28 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 The Dark Lord [Orange Refractor] #28 sells for $176 against $107 raw: a $69.16 spread, 1.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($160) 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.
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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