Is Luke Skywalker #BW-LS worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #BW-LS sells for $66.00 against $20.50 raw: a $45.50 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $20.50
- PSA 10
- $66.00
- PSA 9
- $41.00
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $66.00 | +$20.50 | −$4.50 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $41.00 | −$4.50 | −$29.50 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $20.50 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% | $47.25 | −$23.25 |
| 50% | $53.50 | −$17.00 |
| 75% | $59.75 | −$10.75 |
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 | $86.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.00 | −$20.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $40.00 | −$46.00 | 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 | $66.00 | $40.00 | $86.00 | $40.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $41.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Luke Skywalker #BW-LS — FAQ
Is Luke Skywalker #BW-LS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #BW-LS sells for $66.00 against $20.50 raw: a $45.50 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($41.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #BW-LS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke Skywalker #BW-LS (Star Wars 2024 Topps High-Tek Black And White Variation) sells for about $66.00 versus $20.50 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke Skywalker #BW-LS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $86.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke Skywalker #BW-LS 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.
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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