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Is the 2023 Donruss Optic Elite Dominators Victor Wembanyama #18 worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-10-21 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value
$9.99
PSA 9 value
$35.83
PSA 10 value
$70.00
PSA 10 gem rate
33.9%
Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $36 after costs.

The breakeven math

Line itemAmount
Raw purchase$9.99
Sales tax (8%)$0.80
Grading fee (priority tier)$80.00
Shipping$5.00
Total cost basis$95.79
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) −$36.29 (-38%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) −$65.33

Assumptions: $80 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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