Is SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 sells for $115 against $23.04 raw: a $92.40 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $23.04
- PSA 10
- $115
- PSA 9
- $63.95
- Gem premium
- 5.0×
- 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 | $115 | +$67.40 | +$42.40 | −$57.60 |
| PSA 9 | $63.95 | +$15.91 | −$9.09 | −$109 |
Net = sale price − $23.04 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% | $76.82 | +$3.78 |
| 50% | $89.69 | +$16.66 |
| 75% | $103 | +$29.53 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 18%. 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 | $120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $115 | −$4.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $69.00 | −$51.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $69.00 | −$51.00 | 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 | $115 | $69.00 | $120 | $69.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $70.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $63.95 |
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Full set checklist →Grading SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 — FAQ
Is SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 worth grading?
A PSA 10 SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 sells for $115 against $23.04 raw: a $92.40 spread, 5.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($63.95) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 (Dragon Ball Super Rise of the Unison Warrior) sells for about $115 versus $23.04 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.0× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $120, ahead of PSA 10 at $115. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 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 SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting SS3 Gotenks, Blazing Fusion BT10-153 breaks even when it gems about 18% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $63.95).
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