Is Nico Robin worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $99.95 against $0.19 raw: a $99.76 spread, 526× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.41) 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)
- $0.19
- PSA 10
- $99.95
- PSA 9
- $45.41
- Gem premium
- 526×
- 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 | $99.95 | +$74.76 | +$49.76 | −$50.24 |
| PSA 9 | $45.41 | +$20.22 | −$4.78 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $0.19 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% | $59.05 | +$8.86 |
| 50% | $72.68 | +$22.49 |
| 75% | $86.31 | +$36.13 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $165 | −$135 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| TAG 10 | $163 | −$138 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
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 $99.95 against $0.19 raw: a $99.76 spread, 526× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.41) 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 Nico Robin worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nico Robin (Straw Hat Crew ST01-008) sells for about $99.95 versus $0.19 for a raw near-mint copy — a 526× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Robin?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of PSA 10 at $165. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Robin need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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 9% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.41).
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