Is Monkey.D.Luffy worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy sells for $80.27 against $0.59 raw: a $79.68 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.21) 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)
- $0.59
- PSA 10
- $80.27
- PSA 9
- $30.21
- Gem premium
- 136×
- 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 | $80.27 | +$54.68 | +$29.68 | −$70.32 |
| PSA 9 | $30.21 | +$4.62 | −$20.38 | −$120 |
| PSA 8 | $51.00 | +$25.41 | +$0.41 | −$99.59 |
Net = sale price − $0.59 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% | $42.72 | −$7.87 |
| 50% | $55.24 | +$4.65 |
| 75% | $67.75 | +$17.16 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $810 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $350 | −$460 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $80.38 | −$730 | 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 Monkey.D.Luffy — FAQ
Is Monkey.D.Luffy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy sells for $80.27 against $0.59 raw: a $79.68 spread, 136× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($30.21) 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 Monkey.D.Luffy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy (Awakening of the New Era OP05-060) sells for about $80.27 versus $0.59 for a raw near-mint copy — a 136× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $810, ahead of BGS 10 at $350. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Monkey.D.Luffy need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 Monkey.D.Luffy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Monkey.D.Luffy breaks even when it gems about 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $30.21).
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