Is Bursting Rage BT22-138 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bursting Rage BT22-138 brings $380 versus $200 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($181) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $200
- PSA 10
- $380
- PSA 9
- $181
- Gem premium
- 1.9×
- As of
- Oct 4, 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 | $380 | +$155 | +$130 | +$30.00 |
| PSA 9 | $181 | −$43.61 | −$68.61 | −$169 |
Net = sale price − $200 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% | $231 | −$18.96 |
| 50% | $281 | +$30.69 |
| 75% | $330 | +$80.35 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $425 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $380 | −$45.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $240 | −$185 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $228 | −$197 | 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.
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Grading Bursting Rage BT22-138 — FAQ
Is Bursting Rage BT22-138 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bursting Rage BT22-138 brings $380 versus $200 raw — a $180 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($181) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Bursting Rage BT22-138 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bursting Rage BT22-138 (Dragon Ball Super Critical Blow) sells for about $380 versus $200 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.9× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bursting Rage BT22-138?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $425, ahead of PSA 10 at $380. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bursting Rage BT22-138 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 Bursting Rage BT22-138 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bursting Rage BT22-138 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $181).
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