Is Luke and his uncle #184 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 407× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Luke and his uncle #184 sells for $443 against $1.09 raw: a $442 spread, 407× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.09
- PSA 10
- $443
- Gem premium
- 407×
- 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 | $443 | +$417 | +$392 | +$292 |
| PSA 8 | $35.61 | +$9.52 | −$15.48 | −$115 |
Net = sale price − $1.09 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $576 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $443 | −$133 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $266 | −$310 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $266 | −$310 | 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 | $443 | $266 | $576 | $266 | — |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $35.61 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Luke and his uncle #184 — FAQ
Is Luke and his uncle #184 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luke and his uncle #184 sells for $443 against $1.09 raw: a $442 spread, 407× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Luke and his uncle #184 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luke and his uncle #184 (Star Wars 1977 Topps) sells for about $443 versus $1.09 for a raw near-mint copy — a 407× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luke and his uncle #184?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $576, ahead of PSA 10 at $443. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luke and his uncle #184 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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