Is Luke Skywalker #3 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #3 brings $29.50 versus $2.25 raw — a $27.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.25
- PSA 10
- $29.50
- PSA 9
- $18.27
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $29.50 | +$2.25 | −$22.75 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $18.27 | −$8.98 | −$33.98 | −$134 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $21.08 | −$31.17 |
| 50% | $23.88 | −$28.37 |
| 75% | $26.69 | −$25.56 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $38.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $29.50 | −$8.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $18.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $13.75 | −$24.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $29.50 | $18.00 | $38.00 | $13.75 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $20.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.27 |
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Is Luke Skywalker #3 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #3 brings $29.50 versus $2.25 raw — a $27.25 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($18.27) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #3 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #3 (Star Wars 2023 Topps Throwback Thursday) sells for about $29.50 versus $2.25 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Skywalker #3?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $38.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $29.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Skywalker #3 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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