Is Monkey.D.Luffy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 17× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy sells for $50.28 against $2.90 raw: a $47.38 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.25) 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)
- $2.90
- PSA 10
- $50.28
- PSA 9
- $24.25
- Gem premium
- 17×
- As of
- Nov 6, 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 | $50.28 | +$22.38 | −$2.62 | −$103 |
| PSA 9 | $24.25 | −$3.65 | −$28.65 | −$129 |
Net = sale price − $2.90 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% | $30.76 | −$22.14 |
| 50% | $37.27 | −$15.63 |
| 75% | $43.77 | −$9.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $2,230 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $2,195 | −$35.46 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,693 | −$537 | 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 $50.28 against $2.90 raw: a $47.38 spread, 17× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.25) 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 Monkey.D.Luffy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy (A Fist Of Divine Speed OP11-118) sells for about $50.28 versus $2.90 for a raw near-mint copy — a 17× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $2,230, ahead of BGS 10 at $2,195. 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.
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