Is Nami worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Nami brings $35.83 versus $0.49 raw — a $35.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.49
- PSA 10
- $35.83
- PSA 9
- $24.34
- Gem premium
- 73×
- 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 | $35.83 | +$10.34 | −$14.66 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $24.34 | −$1.15 | −$26.15 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.49 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% | $27.21 | −$23.28 |
| 50% | $30.09 | −$20.40 |
| 75% | $32.96 | −$17.53 |
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 | $106 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $78.20 | −$28.26 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $49.99 | −$56.47 | 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 Nami — FAQ
Is Nami worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nami brings $35.83 versus $0.49 raw — a $35.34 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($24.34) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Nami worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Nami (EX Gear 5 ST21-009) sells for about $35.83 versus $0.49 for a raw near-mint copy — a 73× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nami?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $106, ahead of PSA 10 at $78.20. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nami 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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