Is Shohei Ohtani [Black Refractor] #UV-9 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani [Black Refractor] #UV-9 brings $1,260 versus $1,231 raw — a $28.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,145) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $1,231
- Grade 9.5
- $1,260
- PSA 9
- $1,145
- Gem premium
- 1.0×
- 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 — Grade 9.5 | $1,260 | +$3.90 | −$21.10 | −$121 |
| PSA 9 | $1,145 | −$111 | −$136 | −$236 |
Net = sale price − $1,231 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% | $1,174 | −$107 |
| 50% | $1,203 | −$78.60 |
| 75% | $1,231 | −$49.85 |
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 [Black Refractor] #UV-9 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Black Refractor] #UV-9 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Shohei Ohtani [Black Refractor] #UV-9 brings $1,260 versus $1,231 raw — a $28.90 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($1,145) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
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