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Is the 2018 Bowman Chrome Shohei Ohtani #1 Batting Orange Refractor worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$15,500.00
PSA 9 value
$11,988.88
PSA 10 value
$16,756.32
PSA 10 gem rate
0%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $2,527 after costs.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $15,500.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $1,240.00 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $16,770.00 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | −$2,527.13 (-15%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$6,579.45 |
Assumptions: $25 grading, $5 shipping, 8% tax on the raw purchase, and keeping 85% of the sale after marketplace fees. Your numbers will differ — run them below.
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