Is Special mission for Artoo-Detoo! #70 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 26× premium in Grade 8
A Grade 8 Special mission for Artoo-Detoo! #70 sells for $63.00 against $2.43 raw: a $60.57 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $2.43
- Grade 8
- $63.00
- Gem premium
- 26×
- 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 | $63.00 | +$35.57 | +$10.57 | −$89.43 |
| PSA 8 | $63.00 | +$35.57 | +$10.57 | −$89.43 |
Net = sale price − $2.43 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 | $63.00 |
| 7 | $19.95 |
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Is Special mission for Artoo-Detoo! #70 worth grading?
A Grade 8 Special mission for Artoo-Detoo! #70 sells for $63.00 against $2.43 raw: a $60.57 spread, 26× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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