Is Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 16× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 sells for $54.99 against $3.40 raw: a $51.59 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($4.69) 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)
- $3.40
- PSA 10
- $54.99
- PSA 9
- $4.69
- Gem premium
- 16×
- 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 | $54.99 | +$26.59 | +$1.59 | −$98.41 |
| PSA 9 | $4.69 | −$23.71 | −$48.71 | −$149 |
Net = sale price − $3.40 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% | $17.27 | −$36.13 |
| 50% | $29.84 | −$23.56 |
| 75% | $42.41 | −$10.98 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 97%. 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 | $78.55 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $54.99 | −$23.56 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $33.00 | −$45.55 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $14.97 | −$63.58 | 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 | $54.99 | $33.00 | $78.55 | $14.97 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $5.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $4.69 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 — FAQ
Is Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 sells for $54.99 against $3.40 raw: a $51.59 spread, 16× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($4.69) 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 Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 (Dragon Ball Super Saiyan Showdown) sells for about $54.99 versus $3.40 for a raw near-mint copy — a 16× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $78.55, ahead of PSA 10 at $54.99. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 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 Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Hit, Battlefield Manipulator [SPR] BT15-033 breaks even when it gems about 97% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $4.69).
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