Is Lando Friend or Foe #109 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lando Friend or Foe #109 sells for $121 against $1.62 raw: a $119 spread, 75× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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)
- $1.62
- Grade 9.5
- $121
- PSA 9
- $110
- Gem premium
- 75×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $121 | +$94.38 | +$69.38 | −$30.62 |
| PSA 9 | $110 | +$83.38 | +$58.38 | −$41.62 |
| PSA 8 | $29.99 | +$3.37 | −$21.63 | −$122 |
Net = sale price − $1.62 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% | $113 | +$61.13 |
| 50% | $116 | +$63.88 |
| 75% | $118 | +$66.63 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Lando Friend or Foe #109 — FAQ
Is Lando Friend or Foe #109 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lando Friend or Foe #109 sells for $121 against $1.62 raw: a $119 spread, 75× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($110) 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.
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