Is Shohei Ohtani #246 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #246 sells for $105 against $2.22 raw: a $103 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.16) 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)
- $2.22
- PSA 10
- $105
- PSA 9
- $31.16
- Gem premium
- 47×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $105 | +$77.78 | +$52.78 | −$47.22 |
| PSA 9 | $31.16 | +$3.94 | −$21.06 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $19.89 | −$7.33 | −$32.33 | −$132 |
Net = sale price − $2.22 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% | $49.62 | −$2.60 |
| 50% | $68.08 | +$15.86 |
| 75% | $86.54 | +$34.32 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 29%. 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 | $137 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $105 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $50.00 | −$87.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24.73 | −$112 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $105 | $24.73 | $137 | $50.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $34.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $31.16 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.89 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $4.10 |
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Grading Shohei Ohtani #246 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani #246 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #246 sells for $105 against $2.22 raw: a $103 spread, 47× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($31.16) 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 #246 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #246 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Heritage) sells for about $105 versus $2.22 for a raw near-mint copy — a 47× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani #246?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $137, ahead of PSA 10 at $105. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani #246 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 #246 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shohei Ohtani #246 breaks even when it gems about 29% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $31.16).
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