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Is Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1 sells for $14,262 against $3,000 raw: a $11,262 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,824) 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)
- $3,000
- PSA 10
- $14,262
- PSA 9
- $4,824
- Gem premium
- 4.8×
- 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 | $14,262 | +$11,237 | +$11,212 | +$11,112 |
| PSA 9 | $4,824 | +$1,799 | +$1,774 | +$1,674 |
| PSA 8 | $2,743 | −$282 | −$307 | −$407 |
Net = sale price − $3,000 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% | $7,184 | +$4,134 |
| 50% | $9,543 | +$6,493 |
| 75% | $11,902 | +$8,852 |
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 | $18,540 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $14,262 | −$4,278 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,557 | −$9,983 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,557 | −$9,983 | 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 [Gold Image Variation] #1 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1 sells for $14,262 against $3,000 raw: a $11,262 spread, 4.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($4,824) 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 [Gold Image Variation] #1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1 (Baseball Cards 2026 Topps Chrome) sells for about $14,262 versus $3,000 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.8× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $18,540, ahead of PSA 10 at $14,262. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Gold Image Variation] #1 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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