Is Tatsuya Imai #136 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Tatsuya Imai #136 brings $35.35 versus $3.73 raw — a $31.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $3.73
- PSA 10
- $35.35
- PSA 9
- $9.00
- Gem premium
- 9.5×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $35.35 | +$6.62 | −$18.38 | −$118 |
| PSA 9 | $9.00 | −$19.73 | −$44.73 | −$145 |
| PSA 8 | $7.89 | −$20.84 | −$45.84 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.73 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% | $15.59 | −$38.14 |
| 50% | $22.18 | −$31.55 |
| 75% | $28.76 | −$24.97 |
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 | $46.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $35.35 | −$10.65 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $21.00 | −$25.00 | 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 Tatsuya Imai #136 — FAQ
Is Tatsuya Imai #136 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tatsuya Imai #136 brings $35.35 versus $3.73 raw — a $31.62 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($9.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Tatsuya Imai #136 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tatsuya Imai #136 (Baseball Cards 2021 Topps NPB) sells for about $35.35 versus $3.73 for a raw near-mint copy — a 9.5× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tatsuya Imai #136?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $46.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $35.35. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tatsuya Imai #136 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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