Is Battle City worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Battle City sells for $4,800 against $18.00 raw: a $4,782 spread, 267× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($208) 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)
- $18.00
- PSA 10
- $4,800
- PSA 9
- $208
- Gem premium
- 267×
- As of
- Oct 1, 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 | $4,800 | +$4,757 | +$4,732 | +$4,632 |
| PSA 9 | $208 | +$165 | +$140 | +$40.32 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | +$77.00 | +$52.00 | −$48.00 |
Net = sale price − $18.00 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% | $1,356 | +$1,288 |
| 50% | $2,504 | +$2,436 |
| 75% | $3,652 | +$3,584 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $7,500 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $100 | −$7,400 | 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 Battle City — FAQ
Is Battle City worth grading?
A PSA 10 Battle City sells for $4,800 against $18.00 raw: a $4,782 spread, 267× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($208) 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 Battle City worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Battle City (BW Black Star Promos BW39) sells for about $4,800 versus $18.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 267× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Battle City?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $7,500, ahead of CGC 10 at $100. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Battle City 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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