Is Shota Imanaga #PA-SI worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shota Imanaga #PA-SI brings $77.75 versus $37.48 raw — a $40.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $37.48
- PSA 10
- $77.75
- PSA 9
- $56.00
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- 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 | $77.75 | +$15.27 | −$9.73 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | −$6.48 | −$31.48 | −$131 |
| PSA 8 | $36.40 | −$26.08 | −$51.08 | −$151 |
Net = sale price − $37.48 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% | $61.44 | −$26.04 |
| 50% | $66.88 | −$20.60 |
| 75% | $72.31 | −$15.17 |
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 | $101 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $77.75 | −$23.25 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $77.00 | −$24.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $47.00 | −$54.00 | 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 Shota Imanaga #PA-SI — FAQ
Is Shota Imanaga #PA-SI worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shota Imanaga #PA-SI brings $77.75 versus $37.48 raw — a $40.27 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($56.00) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shota Imanaga #PA-SI worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shota Imanaga #PA-SI (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Pristine Autograph) sells for about $77.75 versus $37.48 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shota Imanaga #PA-SI?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $101, ahead of PSA 10 at $77.75. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shota Imanaga #PA-SI 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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