Is Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO sells for $26,281 against $3,412 raw: a $22,869 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,901) 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)
- $3,412
- PSA 10
- $26,281
- PSA 9
- $21,901
- Gem premium
- 7.7×
- 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 | $26,281 | +$22,844 | +$22,819 | +$22,719 |
| PSA 9 | $21,901 | +$18,464 | +$18,439 | +$18,339 |
| PSA 8 | $2,898 | −$539 | −$564 | −$664 |
Net = sale price − $3,412 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% | $22,996 | +$19,534 |
| 50% | $24,091 | +$20,629 |
| 75% | $25,186 | +$21,724 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
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 | $34,165 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $26,281 | −$7,884 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $15,769 | −$18,396 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $15,769 | −$18,396 | 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 [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO sells for $26,281 against $3,412 raw: a $22,869 spread, 7.7× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($21,901) 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.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Cosmic Chrome Autograph) sells for about $26,281 versus $3,412 for a raw near-mint copy — a 7.7× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $34,165, ahead of PSA 10 at $26,281. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Gold Interstellar Refractor] #CCA-SO 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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