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Is Padme Amidala [Red Refractor] #40 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Padme Amidala [Red Refractor] #40 sells for $6,600 against $3,050 raw: a $3,550 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,000) 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)
- $3,050
- Grade 9.5
- $6,600
- PSA 9
- $6,000
- Gem premium
- 2.2×
- 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 | $6,600 | +$3,525 | +$3,500 | +$3,400 |
| PSA 9 | $6,000 | +$2,925 | +$2,900 | +$2,800 |
Net = sale price − $3,050 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% | $6,150 | +$3,050 |
| 50% | $6,300 | +$3,200 |
| 75% | $6,450 | +$3,350 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Padme Amidala [Red Refractor] #40 — FAQ
Is Padme Amidala [Red Refractor] #40 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Padme Amidala [Red Refractor] #40 sells for $6,600 against $3,050 raw: a $3,550 spread, 2.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($6,000) 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.
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