Is Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 brings $251 versus $203 raw — a $48.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($209) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $203
- PSA 10
- $251
- PSA 9
- $209
- Gem premium
- 1.2×
- 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 | $251 | +$23.50 | −$1.50 | −$102 |
| PSA 9 | $209 | −$18.50 | −$43.50 | −$144 |
| PSA 8 | $190 | −$37.06 | −$62.06 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $203 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% | $220 | −$33.00 |
| 50% | $230 | −$22.50 |
| 75% | $241 | −$12.00 |
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 | $326 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $251 | −$75.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $151 | −$175 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $151 | −$175 | 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, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 brings $251 versus $203 raw — a $48.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($209) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Sapphire) sells for about $251 versus $203 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $326, ahead of PSA 10 at $251. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani, Mookie betts [Gold] #138 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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