Is Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 brings $281 versus $173 raw — a $108 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $173
- PSA 10
- $281
- Gem premium
- 1.6×
- 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 | $281 | +$82.85 | +$57.85 | −$42.15 |
Net = sale price − $173 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 | $300 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| PSA 10 | $281 | −$19.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $258 | −$42.07 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $169 | −$131 | 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 | $281 | $300 | $258 | $169 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $142 |
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Is Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 brings $281 versus $173 raw — a $108 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 (Dragon Ball Super Ultimate Advent) sells for about $281 versus $173 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $300, ahead of PSA 10 at $281. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Perfected Ultra Instinct Son Goku, Transcendence BT26-140 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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