Is Roronoa Zoro worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Roronoa Zoro sells for $52.25 against $1.71 raw: a $50.54 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.62) 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)
- $1.71
- PSA 10
- $52.25
- PSA 9
- $43.62
- Gem premium
- 31×
- 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 | $52.25 | +$25.54 | +$0.54 | −$99.46 |
| PSA 9 | $43.62 | +$16.91 | −$8.09 | −$108 |
| PSA 8 | $49.99 | +$23.28 | −$1.72 | −$102 |
Net = sale price − $1.71 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% | $45.78 | −$5.93 |
| 50% | $47.94 | −$3.77 |
| 75% | $50.09 | −$1.62 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $131 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $98.22 | −$32.78 | 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 $52.25 against $1.71 raw: a $50.54 spread, 31× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($43.62) 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 Roronoa Zoro worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Roronoa Zoro (EX Gear 5 ST21-015) sells for about $52.25 versus $1.71 for a raw near-mint copy — a 31× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Roronoa Zoro?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $131, ahead of PSA 10 at $98.22. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Roronoa Zoro need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 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 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $43.62).
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