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Is the 2018 Panini Chronicles Contenders Optic Shohei Ohtani #9 Holo worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$113.50
PSA 9 value
$298.35
PSA 10 value
$1,500.00
PSA 10 gem rate
22.8%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $1,067, but the 22.8% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$113.50
Sales tax (8%)$9.08
Grading fee (priority tier)$80.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$207.58
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$1,067.42 (+514%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) +$46.02

Assumptions: $80 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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