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 $86.93 against $0.56 raw: a $86.37 spread, 155× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.71) 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)
- $0.56
- PSA 10
- $86.93
- PSA 9
- $26.71
- Gem premium
- 155×
- 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 | $86.93 | +$61.37 | +$36.37 | −$63.63 |
| PSA 9 | $26.71 | +$1.15 | −$23.85 | −$124 |
Net = sale price − $0.56 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% | $41.77 | −$8.80 |
| 50% | $56.82 | +$6.26 |
| 75% | $71.88 | +$21.31 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $679 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $86.93 | −$592 | 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 $86.93 against $0.56 raw: a $86.37 spread, 155× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($26.71) 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 (The Time Of Battle OP16-015) sells for about $86.93 versus $0.56 for a raw near-mint copy — a 155× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $679, ahead of PSA 10 at $86.93. 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 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $26.71).
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