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Is the 2018 Topps Update Salute Shohei Ohtani #S-39 Black worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$436.65
PSA 9 value
$475.00
PSA 10 value
$900.00
PSA 10 gem rate
10.9%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $263, but the 10.9% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $436.65 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $34.93 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $501.58 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$263.42 (+53%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$97.83 |
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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