Is Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 brings $133 versus $46.39 raw — a $86.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.38) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $46.39
- PSA 10
- $133
- PSA 9
- $45.38
- Gem premium
- 2.9×
- 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 | $133 | +$61.42 | +$36.42 | −$63.58 |
| PSA 9 | $45.38 | −$26.01 | −$51.01 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $40.65 | −$30.74 | −$55.74 | −$156 |
Net = sale price − $46.39 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% | $67.24 | −$29.15 |
| 50% | $89.09 | −$7.30 |
| 75% | $111 | +$14.56 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 58%. 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 | $173 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $133 | −$40.19 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $80.00 | −$93.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $60.00 | −$113 | 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 [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 brings $133 versus $46.39 raw — a $86.42 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($45.38) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Chrome Freshman Flash) sells for about $133 versus $46.39 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $173, ahead of PSA 10 at $133. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-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.
What gem rate makes grading Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shohei Ohtani [Orange Refractor] #FF-1 breaks even when it gems about 58% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $45.38).
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