Is Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 sells for $108 against $0.68 raw: a $107 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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)
- $0.68
- PSA 10
- $108
- PSA 9
- $36.00
- Gem premium
- 159×
- 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 | $108 | +$82.42 | +$57.42 | −$42.58 |
| PSA 9 | $36.00 | +$10.32 | −$14.68 | −$115 |
| PSA 8 | $22.50 | −$3.18 | −$28.18 | −$128 |
Net = sale price − $0.68 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% | $54.02 | +$3.34 |
| 50% | $72.05 | +$21.37 |
| 75% | $90.07 | +$39.39 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 20%. 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 | $141 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $108 | −$32.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $65.00 | −$76.00 | 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 | $108 | $65.00 | $141 | $65.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $40.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $36.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $22.50 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $8.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 — FAQ
Is Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 sells for $108 against $0.68 raw: a $107 spread, 159× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.00) 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 Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 (1980 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back) sells for about $108 versus $0.68 for a raw near-mint copy — a 159× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Blasting the Stormtroopers #111?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $141, ahead of PSA 10 at $108. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 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 Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Blasting the Stormtroopers #111 breaks even when it gems about 20% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $36.00).
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