Is TIE Fighter Pilots #31 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 TIE Fighter Pilots #31 brings $28.00 versus $1.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.00
- Grade 9.5
- $28.00
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $28.00 | +$2.00 | −$23.00 | −$123 |
Net = sale price − $1.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $28.00 |
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Is TIE Fighter Pilots #31 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 TIE Fighter Pilots #31 brings $28.00 versus $1.00 raw — a $27.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
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