Is Boa Hancock worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Boa Hancock sells for $105 against $4.14 raw: a $101 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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)
- $4.14
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $33.00
- Gem premium
- 25×
- 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 | $105 | +$75.69 | +$50.69 | −$49.31 |
| PSA 9 | $33.00 | +$3.86 | −$21.14 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $34.99 | +$5.85 | −$19.15 | −$119 |
Net = sale price − $4.14 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% | $50.96 | −$3.18 |
| 50% | $68.91 | +$14.77 |
| 75% | $86.87 | +$32.73 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $231 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $158 | −$73.90 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 $105 against $4.14 raw: a $101 spread, 25× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($33.00) 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 Boa Hancock worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Boa Hancock (The Best Vol.2 PRB02-017) sells for about $105 versus $4.14 for a raw near-mint copy — a 25× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boa Hancock?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $231, ahead of BGS 10 at $158. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Boa Hancock need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $33.00).
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