Is Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM brings $389 versus $170 raw — a $218 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($108) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $170
- PSA 10
- $389
- PSA 9
- $108
- Gem premium
- 2.3×
- As of
- Sep 4, 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 | $389 | +$193 | +$168 | +$68.34 |
| PSA 9 | $108 | −$87.16 | −$112 | −$212 |
| PSA 8 | $61.19 | −$134 | −$159 | −$259 |
Net = sale price − $170 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% | $178 | −$42.03 |
| 50% | $248 | +$28.09 |
| 75% | $318 | +$98.22 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 40%. 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 | $505 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $389 | −$117 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $233 | −$272 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $233 | −$272 | 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 Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM — FAQ
Is Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM brings $389 versus $170 raw — a $218 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($108) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM (Baseball Cards 2025 Bowman Chrome Sapphire Selections Autograph) sells for about $389 versus $170 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $505, ahead of PSA 10 at $389. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM 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 Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shotaro Morii #SSA-SM breaks even when it gems about 40% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $108).
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