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 $821 against $41.20 raw: a $779 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($332) 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)
- $41.20
- PSA 10
- $821
- PSA 9
- $332
- Gem premium
- 20×
- 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 | $821 | +$754 | +$729 | +$629 |
| PSA 9 | $332 | +$266 | +$241 | +$141 |
| PSA 8 | $233 | +$166 | +$141 | +$41.30 |
Net = sale price − $41.20 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% | $454 | +$363 |
| 50% | $576 | +$485 |
| 75% | $698 | +$607 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $528 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| TAG 10 | $350 | −$178 | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $278 | −$250 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $147 | −$380 | 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 $821 against $41.20 raw: a $779 spread, 20× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($332) 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 (Straw Hat Crew ST01-012) sells for about $821 versus $41.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 20× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $528, ahead of TAG 10 at $350. 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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