Is Jar Jar Binks [Gold Refractor] #61 worth grading?
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Grading rarely pays for this card
Grade 9.5 copies of Jar Jar Binks [Gold Refractor] #61 sell for $23.00, only $5.07 above the $17.93 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
- Raw (NM)
- $17.93
- Grade 9.5
- $23.00
- PSA 9
- $20.50
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $23.00 | −$19.93 | −$44.93 | −$145 |
| PSA 9 | $20.50 | −$22.43 | −$47.43 | −$147 |
Net = sale price − $17.93 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% | $21.13 | −$46.80 |
| 50% | $21.75 | −$46.18 |
| 75% | $22.38 | −$45.55 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Jar Jar Binks [Gold Refractor] #61 — FAQ
Is Jar Jar Binks [Gold Refractor] #61 worth grading?
Grade 9.5 copies of Jar Jar Binks [Gold Refractor] #61 sell for $23.00, only $5.07 above the $17.93 raw price — less than an economy-tier grading fee. A PSA 9 ($20.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Keep it raw unless you are grading for the slab itself.
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