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Is the 2025 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown Sean Taylor #23 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-08-14 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$598.00
PSA 9 value
$768.50
PSA 10 value
$2,200.00
PSA 10 gem rate
20.7%
Based on the numbers below, this card is potentially worth grading — a PSA 10 nets an estimated $1,194, but the 20.7% gem rate means the 10 is far from guaranteed. Weigh the PSA 9 outcome below.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $598.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $47.84 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $675.84 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$1,194.16 (+177%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$22.62 |
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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