Is Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 brings $186 versus $67.12 raw — a $118 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($66.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $67.12
- PSA 10
- $186
- PSA 9
- $66.00
- Gem premium
- 2.8×
- 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 | $186 | +$93.38 | +$68.38 | −$31.62 |
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | −$26.12 | −$51.12 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $61.25 | −$30.87 | −$55.87 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $67.12 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% | $95.88 | −$21.25 |
| 50% | $126 | +$8.63 |
| 75% | $156 | +$38.50 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 43%. 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 | $243 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $200 | −$42.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $186 | −$57.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $111 | −$132 | 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 | $186 | $200 | $243 | $111 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $135 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $66.00 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $61.25 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 — FAQ
Is Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 brings $186 versus $67.12 raw — a $118 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($66.00) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 (Dragon Ball Super Colossal Warfare) sells for about $186 versus $67.12 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.8× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $243, ahead of CGC 10 at $200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 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 Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Distant Descendant, Son Goku Jr. BT4-123 breaks even when it gems about 43% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $66.00).
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