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Is Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26 sells for $3,250 against $80.00 raw: a $3,170 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($512) 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)
- $80.00
- PSA 10
- $3,250
- PSA 9
- $512
- Gem premium
- 41×
- 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 | $3,250 | +$3,145 | +$3,120 | +$3,020 |
| PSA 9 | $512 | +$407 | +$382 | +$282 |
| PSA 8 | $205 | +$100 | +$75.00 | −$25.00 |
Net = sale price − $80.00 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% | $1,197 | +$1,067 |
| 50% | $1,881 | +$1,751 |
| 75% | $2,566 | +$2,436 |
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 | $4,225 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $3,250 | −$975 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $1,950 | −$2,275 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $1,950 | −$2,275 | 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 [Blue] #H-26 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26 sells for $3,250 against $80.00 raw: a $3,170 spread, 41× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($512) 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 [Blue] #H-26 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26 (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Gallery Heritage) sells for about $3,250 versus $80.00 for a raw near-mint copy — a 41× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $4,225, ahead of PSA 10 at $3,250. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Blue] #H-26 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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