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Is the 2018 Bowman High Tek Shohei Ohtani #SO Autograph worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-07-16 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$9,600.00
PSA 9 value
$1,125.00
PSA 10 value
$2,247.22
PSA 10 gem rate
26.4%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $8,488 after costs.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $9,600.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $768.00 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $10,398.00 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | −$8,487.86 (-82%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$9,441.75 |
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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