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Is Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.5× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 sells for $171 against $38.07 raw: a $133 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.07
- PSA 10
- $171
- Gem premium
- 4.5×
- 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 | $171 | +$108 | +$82.99 | −$17.01 |
Net = sale price − $38.07 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $222 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $171 | −$50.94 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $103 | −$119 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $103 | −$119 | 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 Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 — FAQ
Is Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 sells for $171 against $38.07 raw: a $133 spread, 4.5× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 (Dragon Ball Fusion World Manga Booster 02) sells for about $171 versus $38.07 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.5× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $222, ahead of PSA 10 at $171. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Mercenary Tao [Alternate Art] SB02-056 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.
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