Is Queen worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Queen sells for $84.50 against $0.15 raw: a $84.35 spread, 563× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.51) 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)
- $0.15
- PSA 10
- $84.50
- PSA 9
- $43.51
- Gem premium
- 563×
- 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 | $84.50 | +$59.35 | +$34.35 | −$65.65 |
| PSA 9 | $43.51 | +$18.36 | −$6.64 | −$107 |
Net = sale price − $0.15 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% | $53.76 | +$3.61 |
| 50% | $64.00 | +$13.85 |
| 75% | $74.25 | +$24.10 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $155 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $84.50 | −$70.95 | 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 Queen — FAQ
Is Queen worth grading?
A PSA 10 Queen sells for $84.50 against $0.15 raw: a $84.35 spread, 563× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.51) 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 Queen worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Queen (Animal Kingdom ST04-005) sells for about $84.50 versus $0.15 for a raw near-mint copy — a 563× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Queen?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $155, ahead of PSA 10 at $84.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Queen 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 Queen break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Queen breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.51).
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