Is Kakarot FS05-03 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 161× premium in BGS 10
A BGS 10 Kakarot FS05-03 sells for $50.00 against $0.31 raw: a $49.69 spread, 161× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.31
- BGS 10
- $50.00
- PSA 9
- $6.50
- Gem premium
- 161×
- 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 — BGS 10 | $50.00 | +$24.69 | −$0.31 | −$100 |
| PSA 9 | $6.50 | −$18.81 | −$43.81 | −$144 |
Net = sale price − $0.31 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% | $17.38 | −$32.94 |
| 50% | $28.25 | −$22.06 |
| 75% | $39.13 | −$11.19 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $50.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $10.50 | −$39.50 | 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 | BGS | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $10.50 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $7.00 |
| 9 | — | — | $6.50 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Kakarot FS05-03 — FAQ
Is Kakarot FS05-03 worth grading?
A BGS 10 Kakarot FS05-03 sells for $50.00 against $0.31 raw: a $49.69 spread, 161× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($6.50) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Kakarot FS05-03?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $50.00, ahead of CGC 10 at $10.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Kakarot FS05-03 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.
Is your Dragon Ball card centered well enough to grade?
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