Is Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A BGS 10 Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP brings $775 versus $547 raw — a $228 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($291) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $547
- BGS 10
- $775
- PSA 9
- $291
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — BGS 10 | $775 | +$203 | +$178 | +$77.85 |
| PSA 9 | $291 | −$281 | −$306 | −$406 |
| PSA 8 | $265 | −$307 | −$332 | −$432 |
Net = sale price − $547 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% | $412 | −$185 |
| 50% | $533 | −$64.15 |
| 75% | $654 | +$56.85 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 63%. 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 | $775 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| SGC 10 | $622 | −$153 | 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 Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP — FAQ
Is Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP worth grading?
A BGS 10 Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP brings $775 versus $547 raw — a $228 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($291) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
Which grading company is best for Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $775, ahead of SGC 10 at $622. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP 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 Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Paul Skenes / Shohei Ohtani [Skenes Strikeout] #264SP breaks even when it gems about 63% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $291).
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