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Is the 2018 Donruss Optic Josh Allen #154 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$191.27
PSA 9 value
$240.00
PSA 10 value
$625.00
PSA 10 gem rate
50.2%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $295 profit and 50.2% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $191.27 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $15.30 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $236.57 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$294.68 (+125%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$32.57 |
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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