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Is the 2018 Topps Update Shohei Ohtani #US285 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$149.63
PSA 9 value
$194.99
PSA 10 value
$598.50
PSA 10 gem rate
59.6%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $317 profit and 59.6% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $149.63 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $11.97 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $191.60 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$317.12 (+166%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$25.86 |
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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