Is Boa Hancock worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 253× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Boa Hancock sells for $50.68 against $0.20 raw: a $50.48 spread, 253× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $50.68
- PSA 9
- $15.52
- Gem premium
- 253×
- 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 | $50.68 | +$25.48 | +$0.48 | −$99.52 |
| PSA 9 | $15.52 | −$9.68 | −$34.68 | −$135 |
| PSA 8 | $33.00 | +$7.80 | −$17.20 | −$117 |
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% | $24.31 | −$25.89 |
| 50% | $33.10 | −$17.10 |
| 75% | $41.89 | −$8.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 99%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $160 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $128 | −$32.20 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $70.62 | −$89.48 | 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 Boa Hancock — FAQ
Is Boa Hancock worth grading?
A PSA 10 Boa Hancock sells for $50.68 against $0.20 raw: a $50.48 spread, 253× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.52) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Boa Hancock worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Boa Hancock (Carrying On His Will OP13-051) sells for about $50.68 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 253× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boa Hancock?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $160, ahead of TAG 10 at $128. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boa Hancock 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.
What gem rate makes grading Boa Hancock break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Boa Hancock breaks even when it gems about 99% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $15.52).
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