Is Monkey.D.Luffy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.3× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy sells for $53.45 against $8.44 raw: a $45.01 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.13) 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)
- $8.44
- PSA 10
- $53.45
- PSA 9
- $21.13
- Gem premium
- 6.3×
- 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 | $53.45 | +$20.01 | −$4.99 | −$105 |
| PSA 9 | $21.13 | −$12.31 | −$37.31 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $12.25 | −$21.19 | −$46.19 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $8.44 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% | $29.21 | −$29.23 |
| 50% | $37.29 | −$21.15 |
| 75% | $45.37 | −$13.07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $53.45 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $45.00 | −$8.45 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 $53.45 against $8.44 raw: a $45.01 spread, 6.3× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.13) 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 (Legacy of the Master OP12-015) sells for about $53.45 versus $8.44 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.3× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $53.45, ahead of TAG 10 at $45.00. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Monkey.D.Luffy need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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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