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 $139 against $2.19 raw: a $137 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($275) 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)
- $2.19
- PSA 10
- $139
- PSA 9
- $275
- Gem premium
- 63×
- 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 | $139 | +$112 | +$86.66 | −$13.34 |
| PSA 9 | $275 | +$248 | +$223 | +$123 |
| PSA 8 | $520 | +$493 | +$468 | +$368 |
Net = sale price − $2.19 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% | $241 | +$189 |
| 50% | $207 | +$155 |
| 75% | $173 | +$121 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $8,494 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $59.39 | −$8,435 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $37.50 | −$8,456 | 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 $139 against $2.19 raw: a $137 spread, 63× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($275) 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 Best Vol.2 PRB02-005) sells for about $139 versus $2.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 63× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $8,494, ahead of PSA 10 at $59.39. 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.
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