Is Eustass"Captain"Kid worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Eustass"Captain"Kid sells for $40.67 against $0.44 raw: a $40.23 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.65) 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)
- $0.44
- PSA 10
- $40.67
- PSA 9
- $36.65
- Gem premium
- 92×
- As of
- Sep 27, 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 | $40.67 | +$15.23 | −$9.77 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $36.65 | +$11.21 | −$13.79 | −$114 |
| PSA 8 | $70.00 | +$44.56 | +$19.56 | −$80.44 |
Net = sale price − $0.44 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% | $37.66 | −$12.78 |
| 50% | $38.66 | −$11.78 |
| 75% | $39.66 | −$10.77 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $250 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $40.67 | −$209 | 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.
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Grading Eustass"Captain"Kid — FAQ
Is Eustass"Captain"Kid worth grading?
A PSA 10 Eustass"Captain"Kid sells for $40.67 against $0.44 raw: a $40.23 spread, 92× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($36.65) 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 Eustass"Captain"Kid worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Eustass"Captain"Kid (Romance Dawn OP01-051) sells for about $40.67 versus $0.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 92× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Eustass"Captain"Kid?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $250, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.67. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Eustass"Captain"Kid 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.
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