Is Portgas.D.Ace worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace sells for $82.85 against $0.42 raw: a $82.43 spread, 197× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.43) 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)
- $0.42
- PSA 10
- $82.85
- PSA 9
- $65.43
- Gem premium
- 197×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $82.85 | +$57.43 | +$32.43 | −$67.57 |
| PSA 9 | $65.43 | +$40.01 | +$15.01 | −$84.99 |
Net = sale price − $0.42 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% | $69.78 | +$19.36 |
| 50% | $74.14 | +$23.72 |
| 75% | $78.50 | +$28.08 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $94.55 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $82.85 | −$11.70 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $37.39 | −$57.16 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 sells for $82.85 against $0.42 raw: a $82.43 spread, 197× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($65.43) 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 Portgas.D.Ace worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace (Pillars of Strength OP03-001) sells for about $82.85 versus $0.42 for a raw near-mint copy — a 197× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Portgas.D.Ace?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $94.55, ahead of PSA 10 at $82.85. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Portgas.D.Ace need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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