Is Darth Vader VS. Obi-Wan Kenobi #44 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Darth Vader VS. Obi-Wan Kenobi #44 brings $32.00 versus $4.18 raw — a $27.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.18
- Grade 9.5
- $32.00
- PSA 9
- $28.69
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 | $32.00 | +$2.82 | −$22.18 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $28.69 | −$0.49 | −$25.49 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $24.47 | −$4.71 | −$29.71 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $4.18 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% | $29.52 | −$24.66 |
| 50% | $30.34 | −$23.84 |
| 75% | $31.17 | −$23.01 |
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 | $32.00 |
| 9 | $28.69 |
| 8 | $24.47 |
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Grading Darth Vader VS. Obi-Wan Kenobi #44 — FAQ
Is Darth Vader VS. Obi-Wan Kenobi #44 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Darth Vader VS. Obi-Wan Kenobi #44 brings $32.00 versus $4.18 raw — a $27.82 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($28.69) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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