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 $40.59 against $0.21 raw: a $40.38 spread, 193× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.94) 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)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $40.59
- PSA 9
- $85.94
- Gem premium
- 193×
- 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 | $40.59 | +$15.38 | −$9.62 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $85.94 | +$60.73 | +$35.73 | −$64.27 |
| PSA 8 | $55.78 | +$30.57 | +$5.57 | −$94.43 |
Net = sale price − $0.21 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% | $74.60 | +$24.39 |
| 50% | $63.27 | +$13.05 |
| 75% | $51.93 | +$1.72 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 79%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
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 | $635 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $481 | −$154 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $232 | −$403 | 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 sells for $40.59 against $0.21 raw: a $40.38 spread, 193× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($85.94) 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 (Two Legends OP08-052) sells for about $40.59 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 193× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Portgas.D.Ace?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $635, ahead of BGS 10 at $481. 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.
What gem rate makes grading Portgas.D.Ace break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Portgas.D.Ace breaks even when it gems about 79% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $85.94).
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