Is Luffy-Tarou worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luffy-Tarou sells for $61.91 against $2.92 raw: a $58.99 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.16) 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)
- $2.92
- PSA 10
- $61.91
- PSA 9
- $32.16
- Gem premium
- 21×
- 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 | $61.91 | +$33.99 | +$8.99 | −$91.01 |
| PSA 9 | $32.16 | +$4.24 | −$20.76 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $2.92 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% | $39.60 | −$13.32 |
| 50% | $47.03 | −$5.89 |
| 75% | $54.47 | +$1.55 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 70%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $549 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $518 | −$31.58 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
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 Luffy-Tarou — FAQ
Is Luffy-Tarou worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luffy-Tarou sells for $61.91 against $2.92 raw: a $58.99 spread, 21× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($32.16) 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 Luffy-Tarou worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luffy-Tarou (PURPLE Monkey.D.Luffy ST18-005) sells for about $61.91 versus $2.92 for a raw near-mint copy — a 21× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luffy-Tarou?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $549, ahead of BGS 10 at $518. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luffy-Tarou need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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 Luffy-Tarou break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luffy-Tarou breaks even when it gems about 70% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $32.16).
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