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Is the 2018 Bowman Shohei Ohtani #49 Orange worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$3,080.11
PSA 9 value
$1,221.00
PSA 10 value
$34,770.00
PSA 10 gem rate
25%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $26,198, but the 25% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $3,080.11 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $246.41 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $3,356.52 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$26,197.98 (+781%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$2,318.67 |
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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