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Is the 2018 Donruss Optic Downtown Calvin Ridley #DT-19 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$319.64
PSA 9 value
$330.00
PSA 10 value
$390.86
PSA 10 gem rate
74.4%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $43 after costs.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$319.64
Sales tax (8%)$25.57
Grading fee (value tier)$25.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$375.21
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) −$42.98 (-11%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) −$94.71

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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