Is Luffy & Ace worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Luffy & Ace sells for $55.71 against $2.02 raw: a $53.69 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.41) 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)
- $2.02
- PSA 10
- $55.71
- PSA 9
- $48.41
- Gem premium
- 28×
- 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 | $55.71 | +$28.69 | +$3.69 | −$96.31 |
| PSA 9 | $48.41 | +$21.39 | −$3.61 | −$104 |
| PSA 8 | $17.50 | −$9.52 | −$34.52 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $2.02 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% | $50.23 | −$1.79 |
| 50% | $52.06 | +$0.04 |
| 75% | $53.88 | +$1.86 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. 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 | $55.71 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $32.08 | −$23.63 | 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 Luffy & Ace — FAQ
Is Luffy & Ace worth grading?
A PSA 10 Luffy & Ace sells for $55.71 against $2.02 raw: a $53.69 spread, 28× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($48.41) 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 & Ace worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Luffy & Ace (Luffy & Ace ST30-001) sells for about $55.71 versus $2.02 for a raw near-mint copy — a 28× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Luffy & Ace?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.71, ahead of CGC 10 at $32.08. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Luffy & Ace 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 & Ace break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Luffy & Ace breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $48.41).
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