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Is the 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire Shohei Ohtani #700 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$35,955.00
PSA 9 value
$12,025.00
PSA 10 value
$15,232.14
PSA 10 gem rate
80%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $25,969 after costs.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $35,955.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $2,876.40 |
| Grading fee (priority tier) | $80.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $38,916.40 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | −$25,969.08 (-67%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$28,695.15 |
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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