Is Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 brings $310 versus $145 raw — a $165 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $145
- PSA 10
- $310
- PSA 9
- $133
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $310 | +$140 | +$115 | +$15.15 |
| PSA 9 | $133 | −$37.24 | −$62.24 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $145 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% | $177 | −$17.89 |
| 50% | $221 | +$26.46 |
| 75% | $266 | +$70.80 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 35%. 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 | $310 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| BGS 10 | $305 | −$4.70 | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| CGC 10 | $186 | −$124 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $186 | −$124 | 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 | $310 | $186 | $305 | $186 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $146 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $133 |
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Full set checklist →Grading Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 — FAQ
Is Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 brings $310 versus $145 raw — a $165 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($133) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 (Dragon Ball Super: History of Z) sells for about $310 versus $145 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Aug 16, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $310, ahead of BGS 10 at $305. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 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 Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Bulma, Adventure Companion [SPR] BT27-054 breaks even when it gems about 35% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $133).
Is your Dragon Ball card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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