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Is Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 brings $250 versus $133 raw — a $117 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($130) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $133
- PSA 10
- $250
- PSA 9
- $130
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- 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 | $250 | +$92.33 | +$67.33 | −$32.67 |
| PSA 9 | $130 | −$27.67 | −$52.67 | −$153 |
Net = sale price − $133 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% | $160 | −$22.67 |
| 50% | $190 | +$7.33 |
| 75% | $220 | +$37.33 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 44%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $532 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $250 | −$282 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $150 | −$382 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $150 | −$382 | 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 Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 — FAQ
Is Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 brings $250 versus $133 raw — a $117 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($130) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 (Dragon Ball Fusion World Manga Booster 02) sells for about $250 versus $133 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $532, ahead of PSA 10 at $250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 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 Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Piccolo [Alternate Art] SB02-043 breaks even when it gems about 44% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $130).
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