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Is the 2018 Donruss Optic Downtown Cam Newton #DT-9 worth grading?

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

Raw value
$650.00
PSA 9 value
$722.40
PSA 10 value
$1,070.57
PSA 10 gem rate
66.7%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $178 profit and 66.7% of recent submissions gemmed.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$650.00
Sales tax (8%)$52.00
Grading fee (value tier)$25.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$732.00
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$177.98 (+24%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) −$117.96

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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