Is Nico Robin worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $101 against $1.84 raw: a $98.85 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.23) 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)
- $1.84
- PSA 10
- $101
- PSA 9
- $51.23
- Gem premium
- 55×
- 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 | $101 | +$73.85 | +$48.85 | −$51.15 |
| PSA 9 | $51.23 | +$24.39 | −$0.61 | −$101 |
Net = sale price − $1.84 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% | $63.59 | +$11.75 |
| 50% | $75.96 | +$24.12 |
| 75% | $88.33 | +$36.48 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 1%. 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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $99.42 | −$1.76 | 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 Nico Robin — FAQ
Is Nico Robin worth grading?
A PSA 10 Nico Robin sells for $101 against $1.84 raw: a $98.85 spread, 55× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($51.23) 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 (Egghead ST29-009) sells for about $101 versus $1.84 for a raw near-mint copy — a 55× premium as of Sep 27, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Nico Robin?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $101, ahead of CGC 10 at $99.42. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Nico Robin 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 Nico Robin break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Nico Robin breaks even when it gems about 1% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $51.23).
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