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Is Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 brings $111 versus $83.55 raw — a $27.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $83.55
- PSA 10
- $111
- PSA 9
- $92.16
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $111 | +$2.45 | −$22.55 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $92.16 | −$16.39 | −$41.39 | −$141 |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | −$94.55 | −$120 | −$220 |
Net = sale price − $83.55 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% | $96.87 | −$36.68 |
| 50% | $102 | −$31.97 |
| 75% | $106 | −$27.26 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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 | $144 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $111 | −$33.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $67.00 | −$77.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $67.00 | −$77.00 | 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 [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 brings $111 versus $83.55 raw — a $27.45 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.16) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 (Baseball Cards 2020 Topps Heritage) sells for about $111 versus $83.55 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $144, ahead of PSA 10 at $111. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Chrome Purple Refractor] #THC-433 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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