Is Son Goku SB02-023 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Son Goku SB02-023 sells for $99.99 against $7.12 raw: a $92.87 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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)
- $7.12
- PSA 10
- $99.99
- PSA 9
- $45.00
- Gem premium
- 14×
- 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 | $99.99 | +$67.87 | +$42.87 | −$57.13 |
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | +$12.88 | −$12.12 | −$112 |
Net = sale price − $7.12 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% | $58.75 | +$1.63 |
| 50% | $72.50 | +$15.38 |
| 75% | $86.24 | +$29.12 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 22%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $140 | −$160 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $99.99 | −$200 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $60.00 | −$240 | 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 Son Goku SB02-023 — FAQ
Is Son Goku SB02-023 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Son Goku SB02-023 sells for $99.99 against $7.12 raw: a $92.87 spread, 14× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($45.00) 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 Son Goku SB02-023 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Son Goku SB02-023 (Dragon Ball Fusion World Manga Booster 02) sells for about $99.99 versus $7.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 14× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Son Goku SB02-023?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of BGS 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Son Goku SB02-023 need for a CGC 10?
CGC 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 Son Goku SB02-023 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Son Goku SB02-023 breaks even when it gems about 22% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.00).
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