Is Lando Calrissian #279 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lando Calrissian #279 sells for $206 against $2.25 raw: a $204 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($187) 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)
- $2.25
- Grade 9.5
- $206
- PSA 9
- $187
- Gem premium
- 92×
- 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 9.5 | $206 | +$179 | +$154 | +$53.75 |
| PSA 9 | $187 | +$160 | +$135 | +$34.75 |
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | −$7.26 | −$32.26 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.25 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% | $192 | +$140 |
| 50% | $197 | +$144 |
| 75% | $201 | +$149 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $206 |
| 9 | $187 |
| 8 | $19.99 |
| 7 | $10.00 |
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Is Lando Calrissian #279 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lando Calrissian #279 sells for $206 against $2.25 raw: a $204 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($187) 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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