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Is the 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph Shohei Ohtani #RA-SO Refractor worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-03-17 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value

$19,999.99

PSA 9 value

$11,000.00

PSA 10 value

$13,200.00

PSA 10 gem rate

21.4%

Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $10,410 after costs.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$19,999.99
Sales tax (8%)	$1,600.00
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$21,629.99
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	−$10,409.99 (-48%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	−$12,279.99

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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