Is Skirmish Above the Sarlacc [Orange Refractor] #14 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Skirmish Above the Sarlacc [Orange Refractor] #14 brings $69.00 versus $40.86 raw — a $28.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $40.86
- Grade 9.5
- $69.00
- PSA 9
- $62.50
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 | $69.00 | +$3.14 | −$21.86 | −$122 |
| PSA 9 | $62.50 | −$3.36 | −$28.36 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $40.86 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% | $64.13 | −$26.73 |
| 50% | $65.75 | −$25.11 |
| 75% | $67.38 | −$23.48 |
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 | $69.00 |
| 9 | $62.50 |
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Grading Skirmish Above the Sarlacc [Orange Refractor] #14 — FAQ
Is Skirmish Above the Sarlacc [Orange Refractor] #14 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Skirmish Above the Sarlacc [Orange Refractor] #14 brings $69.00 versus $40.86 raw — a $28.14 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($62.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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