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Is Shohei Ohtani [Orange] #M-30 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani [Orange] #M-30 sells for $2,501 against $450 raw: a $2,051 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,274) 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)
- $450
- Grade 9.5
- $2,501
- PSA 9
- $2,274
- Gem premium
- 5.6×
- 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 | $2,501 | +$2,026 | +$2,001 | +$1,901 |
| PSA 9 | $2,274 | +$1,799 | +$1,774 | +$1,674 |
| PSA 8 | $925 | +$450 | +$425 | +$325 |
Net = sale price − $450 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% | $2,331 | +$1,831 |
| 50% | $2,388 | +$1,888 |
| 75% | $2,444 | +$1,944 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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Grading Shohei Ohtani [Orange] #M-30 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Orange] #M-30 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani [Orange] #M-30 sells for $2,501 against $450 raw: a $2,051 spread, 5.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($2,274) 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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