Is Han bows out of the battle #215 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Han bows out of the battle #215 sells for $610 against $1.42 raw: a $609 spread, 430× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.19) 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)
- $1.42
- PSA 10
- $610
- PSA 9
- $48.19
- Gem premium
- 430×
- 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 | $610 | +$584 | +$559 | +$459 |
| PSA 9 | $48.19 | +$21.77 | −$3.23 | −$103 |
| PSA 8 | $24.00 | −$2.42 | −$27.42 | −$127 |
Net = sale price − $1.42 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% | $189 | +$137 |
| 50% | $329 | +$278 |
| 75% | $470 | +$418 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $793 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $610 | −$183 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $366 | −$427 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $366 | −$427 | 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 | $610 | $366 | $793 | $366 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $53.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $48.19 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $24.00 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $20.06 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Han bows out of the battle #215 — FAQ
Is Han bows out of the battle #215 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Han bows out of the battle #215 sells for $610 against $1.42 raw: a $609 spread, 430× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.19) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Han bows out of the battle #215 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Han bows out of the battle #215 (Star Wars 1977 Topps) sells for about $610 versus $1.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 430× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Han bows out of the battle #215?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $793, ahead of PSA 10 at $610. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Han bows out of the battle #215 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.
What gem rate makes grading Han bows out of the battle #215 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Han bows out of the battle #215 breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.19).
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