Is Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 brings $179 versus $135 raw — a $44.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($134) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $135
- PSA 10
- $179
- PSA 9
- $134
- Gem premium
- 1.3×
- 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 | $179 | +$19.00 | −$6.00 | −$106 |
| PSA 9 | $134 | −$25.50 | −$50.50 | −$151 |
| PSA 8 | $122 | −$37.29 | −$62.29 | −$162 |
Net = sale price − $135 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% | $145 | −$39.38 |
| 50% | $156 | −$28.25 |
| 75% | $167 | −$17.13 |
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 | $232 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $179 | −$53.50 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $107 | −$125 | 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 [Magenta] #73 — FAQ
Is Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 brings $179 versus $135 raw — a $44.00 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($134) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Inception) sells for about $179 versus $135 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.3× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $232, ahead of PSA 10 at $179. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shohei Ohtani [Magenta] #73 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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