Is Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 brings $4,033 versus $2,042 raw — a $1,991 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,731) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $2,042
- PSA 10
- $4,033
- PSA 9
- $1,731
- Gem premium
- 2.0×
- 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 | $4,033 | +$1,966 | +$1,941 | +$1,841 |
| PSA 9 | $1,731 | −$336 | −$361 | −$461 |
| PSA 8 | $979 | −$1,088 | −$1,113 | −$1,213 |
Net = sale price − $2,042 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% | $2,306 | +$214 |
| 50% | $2,882 | +$790 |
| 75% | $3,458 | +$1,366 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 16%. 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 | $6,602 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $4,033 | −$2,569 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $2,420 | −$4,182 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $2,420 | −$4,182 | 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 #HX-1 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 brings $4,033 versus $2,042 raw — a $1,991 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,731) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Helix) sells for about $4,033 versus $2,042 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.0× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani #HX-1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $6,602, ahead of PSA 10 at $4,033. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 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 #HX-1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shohei Ohtani #HX-1 breaks even when it gems about 16% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $1,731).
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