Is Portgas.D.Ace worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace brings $36.39 versus $1.75 raw — a $34.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.72) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.75
- PSA 10
- $36.39
- PSA 9
- $14.72
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $36.39 | +$9.64 | −$15.36 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $14.72 | −$12.03 | −$37.03 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $960 | +$933 | +$908 | +$808 |
Net = sale price − $1.75 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% | $20.14 | −$31.61 |
| 50% | $25.55 | −$26.20 |
| 75% | $30.97 | −$20.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $183 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $110 | −$72.57 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $101 | −$81.41 | 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 $36.39 versus $1.75 raw — a $34.64 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($14.72) 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 OP13-119) sells for about $36.39 versus $1.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Portgas.D.Ace?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $183, ahead of BGS 10 at $110. 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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