Is Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 sells for $47.19 against $3.65 raw: a $43.54 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.65
- PSA 10
- $47.19
- PSA 9
- $16.16
- Gem premium
- 13×
- 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 — PSA 10 | $47.19 | +$18.54 | −$6.46 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $16.16 | −$12.49 | −$37.49 | −$137 |
| PSA 8 | $8.59 | −$20.06 | −$45.06 | −$145 |
Net = sale price − $3.65 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% | $23.92 | −$29.73 |
| 50% | $31.67 | −$21.98 |
| 75% | $39.43 | −$14.22 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $61.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $47.19 | −$13.81 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$33.00 | 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 / Ichiro #65 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 sells for $47.19 against $3.65 raw: a $43.54 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($16.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Now) sells for about $47.19 versus $3.65 for a raw near-mint copy — a 13× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $61.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $47.19. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani / Ichiro #65 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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