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 $171 against $0.20 raw: a $170 spread, 853× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.89) 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)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $171
- PSA 9
- $60.89
- Gem premium
- 853×
- 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 | $171 | +$145 | +$120 | +$20.36 |
| PSA 9 | $60.89 | +$35.69 | +$10.69 | −$89.31 |
| PSA 8 | $46.71 | +$21.51 | −$3.49 | −$103 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 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% | $88.31 | +$38.11 |
| 50% | $116 | +$65.52 |
| 75% | $143 | +$92.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $635 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $481 | −$154 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $171 | −$464 | 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 $171 against $0.20 raw: a $170 spread, 853× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($60.89) 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 $171 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 853× premium as of Nov 6, 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.
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