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Is the 2018 Topps Chrome Shohei Ohtani #150 Blue Wave Refractor worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value

$21,500.00

PSA 9 value

$2,699.61

PSA 10 value

$2,962.42

PSA 10 gem rate

53.2%

Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $20,732 after costs.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$21,500.00
Sales tax (8%)	$1,720.00
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$23,250.00
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	−$20,731.94 (-89%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	−$20,955.33

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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