Is Lord Darth Vader #7 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Lord Darth Vader #7 sells for $1,650 against $28.49 raw: a $1,622 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,500) 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)
- $28.49
- Grade 9.5
- $1,650
- PSA 9
- $1,500
- Gem premium
- 58×
- 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 | $1,650 | +$1,597 | +$1,572 | +$1,472 |
| PSA 9 | $1,500 | +$1,447 | +$1,422 | +$1,322 |
| PSA 8 | $420 | +$367 | +$342 | +$242 |
Net = sale price − $28.49 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% | $1,538 | +$1,459 |
| 50% | $1,575 | +$1,497 |
| 75% | $1,613 | +$1,534 |
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 Lord Darth Vader #7 — FAQ
Is Lord Darth Vader #7 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Lord Darth Vader #7 sells for $1,650 against $28.49 raw: a $1,622 spread, 58× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,500) 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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