Is Portgas.D.Ace worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace brings $39.10 versus $0.21 raw — a $38.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.06) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $39.10
- PSA 9
- $24.06
- Gem premium
- 186×
- 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 | $39.10 | +$13.89 | −$11.11 | −$111 |
| PSA 9 | $24.06 | −$1.15 | −$26.15 | −$126 |
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | +$10.79 | −$14.21 | −$114 |
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% | $27.82 | −$22.39 |
| 50% | $31.58 | −$18.63 |
| 75% | $35.34 | −$14.87 |
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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $66.41 | −$80.02 | 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 $39.10 versus $0.21 raw — a $38.89 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.06) 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 (Carrying On His Will OP13-002) sells for about $39.10 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 186× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Portgas.D.Ace?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $66.41. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Portgas.D.Ace 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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