Is Boa Hancock worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 1138× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Boa Hancock sells for $239 against $0.21 raw: a $239 spread, 1138× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) 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)
- $0.21
- PSA 10
- $239
- PSA 9
- $25.00
- Gem premium
- 1138×
- 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 | $239 | +$214 | +$189 | +$88.85 |
| PSA 9 | $25.00 | −$0.21 | −$25.21 | −$125 |
| PSA 8 | $90.99 | +$65.78 | +$40.78 | −$59.22 |
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% | $78.52 | +$28.31 |
| 50% | $132 | +$81.82 |
| 75% | $186 | +$135 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. 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 | $171 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $34.44 | −$137 | 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 $239 against $0.21 raw: a $239 spread, 1138× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($25.00) 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 (The Seven Warlords of the Sea ST03-013) sells for about $239 versus $0.21 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1138× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Boa Hancock?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $171, ahead of CGC 10 at $34.44. 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 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $25.00).
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