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Is the 2018 Topps Update Shohei Ohtani #US1 Batting worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$2,057.32
PSA 9 value
$6,887.00
PSA 10 value
$8,518.36
PSA 10 gem rate
53.8%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $4,989 profit and 53.8% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $2,057.32 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $164.59 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $2,251.91 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$4,988.70 (+222%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | +$3,602.04 |
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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