Is Nico Robin worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 3.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $264 against $73.52 raw: a $191 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($81.11) 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)
- $73.52
- PSA 10
- $264
- PSA 9
- $81.11
- Gem premium
- 3.6×
- 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 | $264 | +$166 | +$141 | +$40.92 |
| PSA 9 | $81.11 | −$17.41 | −$42.41 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $28.17 | −$70.35 | −$95.35 | −$195 |
Net = sale price − $73.52 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% | $127 | +$3.42 |
| 50% | $173 | +$49.26 |
| 75% | $219 | +$95.09 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 23%. 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 | $265 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $81.04 | −$184 | 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 Nico Robin — FAQ
Is Nico Robin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $264 against $73.52 raw: a $191 spread, 3.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($81.11) 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 Nico Robin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Robin (Romance Dawn OP01-017) sells for about $264 versus $73.52 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.6× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Robin?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $265, ahead of PSA 10 at $81.04. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Robin 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 Nico Robin break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nico Robin breaks even when it gems about 23% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $81.11).
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