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Is the 2018 Panini Donruss Optic Jalen Brunson #179 Shock worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$28.51
PSA 9 value
$90.00
PSA 10 value
$470.98
PSA 10 gem rate
15.8%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $340, but the 15.8% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$28.51
Sales tax (8%)$2.28
Grading fee (value tier)$25.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$60.79
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) +$339.54 (+559%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) +$15.71

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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