Is Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 sells for $255 against $80.33 raw: a $175 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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)
- $80.33
- PSA 10
- $255
- PSA 9
- $125
- Gem premium
- 3.2×
- 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 | $255 | +$150 | +$125 | +$24.67 |
| PSA 9 | $125 | +$19.66 | −$5.34 | −$105 |
Net = sale price − $80.33 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% | $157 | +$27.16 |
| 50% | $190 | +$59.67 |
| 75% | $222 | +$92.17 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 4%. 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 | $255 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $225 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $153 | −$102 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $153 | −$102 | 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 | $255 | $153 | $225 | $153 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $137 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $125 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 — FAQ
Is Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 sells for $255 against $80.33 raw: a $175 spread, 3.2× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($125) 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 Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 (Dragon Ball Fusion World Manga Booster 02) sells for about $255 versus $80.33 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.2× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $255, ahead of BGS 10 at $225. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 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 Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bulma [Alternate Art] SB02-044 breaks even when it gems about 4% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $125).
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