Is Portgas.D.Ace worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 24× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace sells for $44.89 against $1.84 raw: a $43.05 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.86) 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)
- $1.84
- PSA 10
- $44.89
- PSA 9
- $24.86
- Gem premium
- 24×
- 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 | $44.89 | +$18.05 | −$6.95 | −$107 |
| PSA 9 | $24.86 | −$1.98 | −$26.98 | −$127 |
| PSA 8 | $21.50 | −$5.34 | −$30.34 | −$130 |
Net = sale price − $1.84 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% | $29.87 | −$21.97 |
| 50% | $34.88 | −$16.97 |
| 75% | $39.88 | −$11.96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $44.89 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $26.15 | −$18.74 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $12.53 | −$32.36 | 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 sells for $44.89 against $1.84 raw: a $43.05 spread, 24× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.86) 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 Portgas.D.Ace worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Portgas.D.Ace (RED Edward.Newgate ST15-005) sells for about $44.89 versus $1.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 24× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Portgas.D.Ace?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $44.89, ahead of BGS 10 at $26.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Portgas.D.Ace 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.
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