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Is Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 brings $45.97 versus $8.75 raw — a $37.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $8.75
- PSA 10
- $45.97
- PSA 9
- $19.93
- Gem premium
- 5.3×
- 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 | $45.97 | +$12.22 | −$12.78 | −$113 |
| PSA 9 | $19.93 | −$13.82 | −$38.82 | −$139 |
| PSA 8 | $16.25 | −$17.50 | −$42.50 | −$143 |
Net = sale price − $8.75 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% | $26.44 | −$32.31 |
| 50% | $32.95 | −$25.80 |
| 75% | $39.46 | −$19.29 |
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 | $60.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $45.97 | −$14.03 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $28.00 | −$32.00 | 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 [Printer Proof] #96 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 brings $45.97 versus $8.75 raw — a $37.22 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($19.93) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps Gallery) sells for about $45.97 versus $8.75 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $60.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $45.97. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Printer Proof] #96 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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