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Is the 2018 Topps Legends in the Making Shohei Ohtani #2 Blue worth grading?

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

Raw value

$147.50

PSA 9 value

$160.02

PSA 10 value

$548.75

PSA 10 gem rate

66.6%

Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $277 profit and 66.6% of recent submissions gemmed.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$147.50
Sales tax (8%)	$11.80
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$189.30
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	+$277.14 (+146%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	−$53.28

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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