Is Energy Marker E-91 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A CGC 10 Energy Marker E-91 brings $171 versus $117 raw — a $54.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $117
- CGC 10
- $171
- PSA 9
- $100
- Gem premium
- 1.5×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $171 | +$29.19 | +$4.19 | −$95.81 |
| PSA 9 | $100 | −$42.17 | −$67.17 | −$167 |
| PSA 8 | $91.35 | −$50.82 | −$75.82 | −$176 |
Net = sale price − $117 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% | $118 | −$49.33 |
| 50% | $136 | −$31.49 |
| 75% | $154 | −$13.65 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 94%. 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 | $171 | best | 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 | CGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $171 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $110 |
| 9 | — | $100 |
| 8 | — | $91.35 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Energy Marker E-91 — FAQ
Is Energy Marker E-91 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Energy Marker E-91 brings $171 versus $117 raw — a $54.19 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($100) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
What centering does Energy Marker E-91 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 Energy Marker E-91 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Marker E-91 breaks even when it gems about 94% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $100).
Is your Dragon Ball card centered well enough to grade?
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