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Is Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO brings $13,750 versus $11,999 raw — a $1,751 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $11,999
- PSA 10
- $13,750
- Gem premium
- 1.1×
- 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 | $13,750 | +$1,726 | +$1,701 | +$1,601 |
Net = sale price − $11,999 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
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 | $17,875 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $13,750 | −$4,125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $8,250 | −$9,625 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $8,250 | −$9,625 | 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 [Gum Back] #GQA-SO — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO brings $13,750 versus $11,999 raw — a $1,751 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO (Baseball Cards 2018 Topps Gypsy Queen Autographs) sells for about $13,750 versus $11,999 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $17,875, ahead of PSA 10 at $13,750. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Gum Back] #GQA-SO 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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