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Is Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 sells for $1,700 against $571 raw: a $1,129 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($735) 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)
- $571
- PSA 10
- $1,700
- PSA 9
- $735
- Gem premium
- 3.0×
- 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 | $1,700 | +$1,104 | +$1,079 | +$979 |
| PSA 9 | $735 | +$139 | +$114 | +$13.64 |
Net = sale price − $571 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% | $976 | +$355 |
| 50% | $1,218 | +$596 |
| 75% | $1,459 | +$837 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $3,350 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,700 | −$1,650 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,020 | −$2,330 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,020 | −$2,330 | 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 Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 — FAQ
Is Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 sells for $1,700 against $571 raw: a $1,129 spread, 3.0× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($735) 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 Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 (Dragon Ball Super The Tournament of Power) sells for about $1,700 versus $571 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.0× premium as of Oct 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $3,350, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,700. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Son Goku, Hope of Universe 7 [SPR] TB1-052 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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