Is Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 brings $443 versus $153 raw — a $290 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($138) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $153
- PSA 10
- $443
- PSA 9
- $138
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $443 | +$265 | +$240 | +$140 |
| PSA 9 | $138 | −$40.12 | −$65.12 | −$165 |
Net = sale price − $153 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% | $214 | +$11.15 |
| 50% | $291 | +$87.42 |
| 75% | $367 | +$164 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 21%. 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 | $443 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $381 | −$62.45 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $266 | −$177 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $266 | −$177 | 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 | $443 | $266 | $381 | $266 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $208 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $138 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 — FAQ
Is Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 brings $443 versus $153 raw — a $290 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($138) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 (Dragon Ball Super Wish For Shenron) sells for about $443 versus $153 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $443, ahead of BGS 10 at $381. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 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 Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Dragon Ball // Shenron [Alternate Art] FB07-097 breaks even when it gems about 21% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $138).
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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