Is Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 sells for $43.50 against $3.67 raw: a $39.83 spread, 12× 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)
- $3.67
- PSA 10
- $43.50
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 12×
- As of
- Sep 3, 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 | $43.50 | +$14.83 | −$10.17 | −$110 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | +$6.32 | −$18.68 | −$119 |
| PSA 8 | $8.17 | −$20.50 | −$45.50 | −$146 |
Net = sale price − $3.67 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% | $37.12 | −$16.55 |
| 50% | $39.25 | −$14.42 |
| 75% | $41.37 | −$12.30 |
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 | $57.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $43.50 | −$13.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$31.00 | 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 [Missing Signature Variation] #564 — FAQ
Is Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 sells for $43.50 against $3.67 raw: a $39.83 spread, 12× 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 Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Heritage) sells for about $43.50 versus $3.67 for a raw near-mint copy — a 12× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $57.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $43.50. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shota Imanaga [Missing Signature Variation] #564 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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