Is Roronoa Zoro worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 28× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Roronoa Zoro sells for $80.04 against $2.89 raw: a $77.15 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.43) 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)
- $2.89
- PSA 10
- $80.04
- PSA 9
- $21.43
- Gem premium
- 28×
- As of
- Oct 3, 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 | $80.04 | +$52.15 | +$27.15 | −$72.85 |
| PSA 9 | $21.43 | −$6.46 | −$31.46 | −$131 |
Net = sale price − $2.89 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% | $36.08 | −$16.81 |
| 50% | $50.73 | −$2.16 |
| 75% | $65.39 | +$12.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 54%. 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 | $2,127 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $1,739 | −$387 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $1,706 | −$421 | 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 Roronoa Zoro — FAQ
Is Roronoa Zoro worth grading?
A PSA 10 Roronoa Zoro sells for $80.04 against $2.89 raw: a $77.15 spread, 28× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.43) 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 Roronoa Zoro worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roronoa Zoro (The Best Vol.2 PRB02-006) sells for about $80.04 versus $2.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Oct 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roronoa Zoro?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,127, ahead of TAG 10 at $1,739. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roronoa Zoro 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 Roronoa Zoro break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Roronoa Zoro breaks even when it gems about 54% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.43).
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