Is Explosive Spirit Son Goku BT3-088 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 46× premium in CGC 10
A CGC 10 Explosive Spirit Son Goku BT3-088 sells for $53.32 against $1.17 raw: a $52.15 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $1.17
- CGC 10
- $53.32
- Gem premium
- 46×
- 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 — CGC 10 | $53.32 | +$27.15 | +$2.15 | −$97.85 |
Net = sale price − $1.17 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $53.32 | best | 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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Raw conditions & history →| Grade | CGC |
|---|---|
| 10 | $53.32 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Explosive Spirit Son Goku BT3-088 — FAQ
Is Explosive Spirit Son Goku BT3-088 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Explosive Spirit Son Goku BT3-088 sells for $53.32 against $1.17 raw: a $52.15 spread, 46× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
What centering does Explosive Spirit Son Goku BT3-088 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 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.
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