Is The Wizard of Dagobah #308 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 The Wizard of Dagobah #308 sells for $96.00 against $1.40 raw: a $94.60 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) 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)
- $1.40
- Grade 9.5
- $96.00
- PSA 9
- $87.00
- Gem premium
- 69×
- 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 | $96.00 | +$69.60 | +$44.60 | −$55.40 |
| PSA 9 | $87.00 | +$60.60 | +$35.60 | −$64.40 |
| PSA 8 | $31.45 | +$5.05 | −$19.95 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $1.40 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% | $89.25 | +$37.85 |
| 50% | $91.50 | +$40.10 |
| 75% | $93.75 | +$42.35 |
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 The Wizard of Dagobah #308 — FAQ
Is The Wizard of Dagobah #308 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 The Wizard of Dagobah #308 sells for $96.00 against $1.40 raw: a $94.60 spread, 69× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($87.00) 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.
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