Is Monkey.D.Luffy worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 19× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy sells for $55.63 against $3.00 raw: a $52.63 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.00
- PSA 10
- $55.63
- Gem premium
- 19×
- 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 | $55.63 | +$27.63 | +$2.63 | −$97.37 |
Net = sale price − $3.00 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $55.63 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $22.76 | −$32.87 | 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 Monkey.D.Luffy — FAQ
Is Monkey.D.Luffy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy sells for $55.63 against $3.00 raw: a $52.63 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Monkey.D.Luffy (Luffy & Ace ST30-012) sells for about $55.63 versus $3.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 19× premium as of Nov 6, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Monkey.D.Luffy?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $55.63, ahead of CGC 10 at $22.76. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Monkey.D.Luffy 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.
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