Is Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 sells for $126 against $27.65 raw: a $98.49 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.00) 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)
- $27.65
- PSA 10
- $126
- PSA 9
- $58.00
- 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 | $126 | +$73.49 | +$48.49 | −$51.51 |
| PSA 9 | $58.00 | +$5.35 | −$19.65 | −$120 |
Net = sale price − $27.65 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% | $75.03 | −$2.62 |
| 50% | $92.07 | +$14.42 |
| 75% | $109 | +$31.46 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $146 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $126 | −$19.66 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$69.80 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $76.00 | −$69.80 | 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 | $126 | $76.00 | $146 | $76.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $70.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $58.00 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 — FAQ
Is Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 sells for $126 against $27.65 raw: a $98.49 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($58.00) 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 Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 (Dragon Ball Super Ultimate Squad) sells for about $126 versus $27.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $146, ahead of PSA 10 at $126. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 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 Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Piccolo & Son Gohan, Newfound Might BT17-148 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $58.00).
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