Is SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 4.6× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 sells for $179 against $38.60 raw: a $140 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.97) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $38.60
- PSA 10
- $179
- PSA 9
- $34.97
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- 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 | $179 | +$115 | +$89.90 | −$10.10 |
| PSA 9 | $34.97 | −$28.63 | −$53.63 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $38.60 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% | $70.85 | −$17.75 |
| 50% | $107 | +$18.13 |
| 75% | $143 | +$54.02 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 37%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $179 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $163 | −$15.69 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $39.99 | −$139 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $30.00 | −$149 | 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 | $179 | $39.99 | $163 | $30.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $55.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.97 |
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Full set checklist →Grading SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 — FAQ
Is SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 worth grading?
A PSA 10 SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 sells for $179 against $38.60 raw: a $140 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($34.97) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 (Dragon Ball Super Ultimate Squad) sells for about $179 versus $38.60 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $179, ahead of BGS 10 at $163. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 need for a PSA 10?
PSA 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.
What gem rate makes grading SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting SS2 Son Gohan, Z Fighter [SPR] BT17-083 breaks even when it gems about 37% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.97).
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