Is Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 brings $140 versus $48.67 raw — a $91.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.53) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $48.67
- PSA 10
- $140
- PSA 9
- $38.53
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $140 | +$66.53 | +$41.53 | −$58.47 |
| PSA 9 | $38.53 | −$35.14 | −$60.14 | −$160 |
Net = sale price − $48.67 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% | $63.95 | −$34.72 |
| 50% | $89.36 | −$9.31 |
| 75% | $115 | +$16.11 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 59%. 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 | $182 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $140 | −$41.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $84.00 | −$98.00 | 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 | $140 | $84.00 | $182 | $84.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $42.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $38.53 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 — FAQ
Is Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 brings $140 versus $48.67 raw — a $91.53 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($38.53) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 (Dragon Ball Super Judge Promotion) sells for about $140 versus $48.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $182, ahead of PSA 10 at $140. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 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 Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Determined Super Saiyan Son Gohan P-016 breaks even when it gems about 59% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $38.53).
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