Is Shohei Ohtani [Black] #700 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani [Black] #700 sells for $11,853 against $3,100 raw: a $8,753 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,775) 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)
- $3,100
- Grade 9.5
- $11,853
- PSA 9
- $10,775
- Gem premium
- 3.8×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $11,853 | +$8,728 | +$8,703 | +$8,603 |
| PSA 9 | $10,775 | +$7,650 | +$7,625 | +$7,525 |
Net = sale price − $3,100 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% | $11,045 | +$7,895 |
| 50% | $11,314 | +$8,164 |
| 75% | $11,584 | +$8,434 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | Graded |
|---|---|
| 9.5 | $11,853 |
| 9 | $10,775 |
| 7 | $415 |
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Grading Shohei Ohtani [Black] #700 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Black] #700 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani [Black] #700 sells for $11,853 against $3,100 raw: a $8,753 spread, 3.8× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($10,775) 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.
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