Is Shohei Ohtani #SO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #SO sells for $20,092 against $7,373 raw: a $12,719 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,100) 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)
- $7,373
- PSA 10
- $20,092
- PSA 9
- $12,100
- Gem premium
- 2.7×
- 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 | $20,092 | +$12,694 | +$12,669 | +$12,569 |
| PSA 9 | $12,100 | +$4,702 | +$4,677 | +$4,577 |
| PSA 8 | $11,000 | +$3,602 | +$3,577 | +$3,477 |
Net = sale price − $7,373 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% | $14,098 | +$6,675 |
| 50% | $16,096 | +$8,673 |
| 75% | $18,094 | +$10,671 |
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 | $26,120 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $20,092 | −$6,028 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $12,055 | −$14,065 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $12,055 | −$14,065 | 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 #SO — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani #SO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #SO sells for $20,092 against $7,373 raw: a $12,719 spread, 2.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($12,100) 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 #SO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #SO (Baseball Cards 2019 Topps Heritage Real One Autographs) sells for about $20,092 versus $7,373 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani #SO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $26,120, ahead of PSA 10 at $20,092. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani #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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