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

Live market numbers as of 2026-09-04 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$20,000.00
PSA 9 value
$4,289.00
PSA 10 value
$20,130.00
PSA 10 gem rate
63%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $4,520 after costs.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$20,000.00
Sales tax (8%)$1,600.00
Grading fee (value tier)$25.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$21,630.00
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) −$4,519.50 (-21%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) −$17,984.35

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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