Is Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 brings $2,022 versus $800 raw — a $1,222 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $800
- PSA 10
- $2,022
- PSA 9
- $63.50
- Gem premium
- 2.5×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $2,022 | +$1,197 | +$1,172 | +$1,072 |
| PSA 9 | $63.50 | −$762 | −$787 | −$887 |
Net = sale price − $800 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% | $553 | −$297 |
| 50% | $1,043 | +$193 |
| 75% | $1,533 | +$683 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $2,350 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $2,022 | −$328 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,213 | −$1,137 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,213 | −$1,137 | 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 | $2,022 | $1,213 | $2,350 | $1,213 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $1,145 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $63.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 — FAQ
Is Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 brings $2,022 versus $800 raw — a $1,222 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($63.50) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 (Dragon Ball Fusion World Energy Markers) sells for about $2,022 versus $800 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.5× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Energy Marker [Gold] E-81?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $2,350, ahead of PSA 10 at $2,022. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 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 Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Energy Marker [Gold] E-81 breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $63.50).
Is your Dragon Ball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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