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Is Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 sells for $122 against $6.88 raw: a $115 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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)
- $6.88
- PSA 10
- $122
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 18×
- As of
- Jul 11, 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 | $122 | +$89.62 | +$64.62 | −$35.38 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$3.11 | −$21.89 | −$122 |
| PSA 8 | $19.08 | −$12.80 | −$37.80 | −$138 |
Net = sale price − $6.88 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% | $56.62 | −$0.26 |
| 50% | $78.25 | +$21.37 |
| 75% | $99.87 | +$42.99 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 25%. 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 | $158 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $122 | −$36.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $57.48 | −$101 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $27.00 | −$131 | 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.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $122 | $27.00 | $158 | $57.48 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $38.00 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $34.99 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $19.08 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 sells for $122 against $6.88 raw: a $115 spread, 18× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($34.99) 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 [Image Variation SP] #H1 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Holiday) sells for about $122 versus $6.88 for a raw near-mint copy — a 18× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $158, ahead of PSA 10 at $122. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 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 [Image Variation SP] #H1 break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Shohei Ohtani [Image Variation SP] #H1 breaks even when it gems about 25% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $34.99).
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