Is Nico Robin worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 33× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $94.64 against $2.91 raw: a $91.73 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.49) 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)
- $2.91
- PSA 10
- $94.64
- PSA 9
- $18.49
- Gem premium
- 33×
- 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 | $94.64 | +$66.73 | +$41.73 | −$58.27 |
| PSA 9 | $18.49 | −$9.42 | −$34.42 | −$134 |
| PSA 8 | $53.67 | +$25.76 | +$0.76 | −$99.24 |
Net = sale price − $2.91 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% | $37.53 | −$15.38 |
| 50% | $56.56 | +$3.66 |
| 75% | $75.60 | +$22.69 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 45%. 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 | $256 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| BGS 10 | $180 | −$75.97 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $147 | −$109 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $135 | −$121 | 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 Nico Robin — FAQ
Is Nico Robin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $94.64 against $2.91 raw: a $91.73 spread, 33× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.49) 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 Nico Robin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Robin (Legacy of the Master OP12-087) sells for about $94.64 versus $2.91 for a raw near-mint copy — a 33× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Robin?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $256, ahead of BGS 10 at $180. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Robin 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 Nico Robin break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nico Robin breaks even when it gems about 45% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $18.49).
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