Is Shohei Ohtani #JNM-SO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani #JNM-SO sells for $118 against $68.65 raw: a $49.35 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($107) 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)
- $68.65
- Grade 9.5
- $118
- PSA 9
- $107
- Gem premium
- 1.7×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $118 | +$24.35 | −$0.65 | −$101 |
| PSA 9 | $107 | +$13.35 | −$11.65 | −$112 |
| PSA 8 | $97.60 | +$3.95 | −$21.05 | −$121 |
Net = sale price − $68.65 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% | $110 | −$8.90 |
| 50% | $113 | −$6.15 |
| 75% | $115 | −$3.40 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Shohei Ohtani #JNM-SO — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani #JNM-SO worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani #JNM-SO sells for $118 against $68.65 raw: a $49.35 spread, 1.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($107) 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.
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