Is Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 sells for $4,037 against $41.00 raw: a $3,996 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,850) 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)
- $41.00
- PSA 10
- $4,037
- PSA 9
- $1,850
- Gem premium
- 98×
- 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 | $4,037 | +$3,971 | +$3,946 | +$3,846 |
| PSA 9 | $1,850 | +$1,784 | +$1,759 | +$1,659 |
Net = sale price − $41.00 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% | $2,397 | +$2,306 |
| 50% | $2,943 | +$2,852 |
| 75% | $3,490 | +$3,399 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $5,248 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,037 | −$1,211 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,422 | −$2,826 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,422 | −$2,826 | 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 Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 sells for $4,037 against $41.00 raw: a $3,996 spread, 98× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($1,850) 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 Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 (Baseball Cards 2025 Topps Cosmic Chrome) sells for about $4,037 versus $41.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 98× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $5,248, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,037. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Black Eclipse Refractor] #56 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.
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