Is Luke on the sand planet #85 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 8 Luke on the sand planet #85 brings $40.49 versus $2.31 raw — a $38.18 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)
- $2.31
- Grade 8
- $40.49
- Gem premium
- 18×
- 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 8 | $40.49 | +$13.18 | −$11.82 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $40.49 | +$13.18 | −$11.82 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $2.31 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 8 | $40.49 |
| 7 | $29.99 |
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Is Luke on the sand planet #85 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Luke on the sand planet #85 brings $40.49 versus $2.31 raw — a $38.18 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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