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Is the 2018 Donruss Optic Downtown Ezekiel Elliott #DT-7 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$392.50
PSA 9 value
$350.00
PSA 10 value
$475.00
PSA 10 gem rate
71.8%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $50 after costs.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $392.50 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $31.40 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $453.90 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | −$50.15 (-11%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$156.40 |
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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