Is Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 brings $417 versus $236 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $236
- PSA 10
- $417
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.8×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $417 | +$155 | +$130 | +$30.41 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$161 | −$186 | −$286 |
Net = sale price − $236 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% | $179 | −$107 |
| 50% | $258 | −$28.01 |
| 75% | $338 | +$51.20 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $417 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $415 | −$2.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $250 | −$167 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $250 | −$167 | 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 Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 — FAQ
Is Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 brings $417 versus $236 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 (Dragon Ball Fusion World Manga Booster 01) sells for about $417 versus $236 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.8× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $417, ahead of BGS 10 at $415. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 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 Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
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