Is Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 62× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 sells for $45.02 against $0.73 raw: a $44.29 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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)
- $0.73
- PSA 10
- $45.02
- PSA 9
- $24.99
- Gem premium
- 62×
- 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 | $45.02 | +$19.29 | −$5.71 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $24.99 | −$0.74 | −$25.74 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $0.73 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% | $30.00 | −$20.73 |
| 50% | $35.01 | −$15.72 |
| 75% | $40.01 | −$10.72 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.02 | −$14.98 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $27.00 | −$33.00 | 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 | $45.02 | $27.00 | $60.00 | $27.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $24.99 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 — FAQ
Is Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 sells for $45.02 against $0.73 raw: a $44.29 spread, 62× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($24.99) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 (Dragon Ball Super Malicious Machinations) sells for about $45.02 versus $0.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 62× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.02. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Android 16, Energy Amplification BT8-121 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.
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