Is Sanji worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 301× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Sanji sells for $51.12 against $0.17 raw: a $50.95 spread, 301× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.50) 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)
- $0.17
- PSA 10
- $51.12
- PSA 9
- $7.50
- Gem premium
- 301×
- 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 | $51.12 | +$25.95 | +$0.95 | −$99.05 |
| PSA 9 | $7.50 | −$17.67 | −$42.67 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $0.17 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% | $18.41 | −$31.77 |
| 50% | $29.31 | −$20.86 |
| 75% | $40.21 | −$9.96 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 98%. 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 | $100 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $79.15 | −$21.14 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $45.62 | −$54.67 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Sanji — FAQ
Is Sanji worth grading?
A PSA 10 Sanji sells for $51.12 against $0.17 raw: a $50.95 spread, 301× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($7.50) 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 Sanji worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Sanji (Legacy of the Master OP12-041) sells for about $51.12 versus $0.17 for a raw near-mint copy — a 301× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Sanji?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $100, ahead of PSA 10 at $79.15. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Sanji 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 Sanji break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Sanji breaks even when it gems about 98% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $7.50).
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