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 $70.32 against $5.45 raw: a $64.87 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.82) 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)
- $5.45
- PSA 10
- $70.32
- PSA 9
- $31.82
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 | $70.32 | +$39.87 | +$14.87 | −$85.13 |
| PSA 9 | $31.82 | +$1.37 | −$23.63 | −$124 |
| PSA 8 | $17.89 | −$12.56 | −$37.56 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $5.45 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% | $41.45 | −$14.01 |
| 50% | $51.07 | −$4.38 |
| 75% | $60.69 | +$5.24 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 61%. 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 | $76.27 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $70.32 | −$5.95 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $41.22 | −$35.05 | 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 $70.32 against $5.45 raw: a $64.87 spread, 13× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.82) 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 (Emperors In The New World OP09-119) sells for about $70.32 versus $5.45 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $76.27, ahead of PSA 10 at $70.32. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Monkey.D.Luffy 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 Monkey.D.Luffy break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Monkey.D.Luffy breaks even when it gems about 61% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.82).
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