Is Andy Serkis #DS-AS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Andy Serkis #DS-AS brings $129 versus $49.99 raw — a $78.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.96) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $49.99
- PSA 10
- $129
- PSA 9
- $46.96
- Gem premium
- 2.6×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $129 | +$53.51 | +$28.51 | −$71.49 |
| PSA 9 | $46.96 | −$28.03 | −$53.03 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $49.99 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% | $67.34 | −$32.65 |
| 50% | $87.73 | −$12.26 |
| 75% | $108 | +$8.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 65%. 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 | $167 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $129 | −$38.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $77.00 | −$90.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$90.00 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $129 | $77.00 | $167 | $77.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $52.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $46.96 |
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Grading Andy Serkis #DS-AS — FAQ
Is Andy Serkis #DS-AS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Andy Serkis #DS-AS brings $129 versus $49.99 raw — a $78.51 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($46.96) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Andy Serkis #DS-AS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Andy Serkis #DS-AS (Star Wars 2022 Topps Chrome Black Dark Side Autograph) sells for about $129 versus $49.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Andy Serkis #DS-AS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $167, ahead of PSA 10 at $129. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Andy Serkis #DS-AS 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 Andy Serkis #DS-AS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Andy Serkis #DS-AS breaks even when it gems about 65% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $46.96).
Is your Star Wars card centered well enough to grade?
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