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 $502 versus $216 raw — a $286 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)
- $216
- PSA 10
- $502
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Aug 16, 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 | $502 | +$261 | +$236 | +$136 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$141 | −$166 | −$266 |
Net = sale price − $216 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% | $201 | −$65.64 |
| 50% | $301 | +$34.97 |
| 75% | $402 | +$136 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 41%. 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 | $502 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $418 | −$84.23 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $301 | −$201 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $301 | −$201 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $502 | $301 | $418 | $301 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $327 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $100 |
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Full set checklist →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 $502 versus $216 raw — a $286 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 $502 versus $216 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Majin Buu: Evil [Alternate Art] SB01-036?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $502, ahead of BGS 10 at $418. 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 41% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
Is your Dragon Ball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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