Is Portgas.D.Ace worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace brings $40.00 versus $4.63 raw — a $35.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.63
- PSA 10
- $40.00
- PSA 9
- $12.50
- Gem premium
- 8.6×
- 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 | $40.00 | +$10.37 | −$14.63 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $12.50 | −$17.13 | −$42.13 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $20.00 | −$9.63 | −$34.63 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $4.63 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% | $19.38 | −$35.25 |
| 50% | $26.25 | −$28.38 |
| 75% | $33.13 | −$21.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $230 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $40.00 | −$190 | 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 Portgas.D.Ace — FAQ
Is Portgas.D.Ace worth grading?
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace brings $40.00 versus $4.63 raw — a $35.37 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($12.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace (Paramount War OP02-013) sells for about $40.00 versus $4.63 for a raw near-mint copy — a 8.6× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Portgas.D.Ace?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $230, ahead of PSA 10 at $40.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Portgas.D.Ace need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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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