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Is the 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Shohei Ohtani #CRA-SO Orange Refractor worth grading?

Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.

Raw value

$349.50

PSA 9 value

$359.52

PSA 10 value

$431.14

PSA 10 gem rate

55.6%

Based on the numbers below, this card is likely not worth grading at current prices — even a PSA 10 result loses an estimated $41 after costs.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$349.50
Sales tax (8%)	$27.96
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$407.46
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	−$40.99 (-10%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	−$101.87

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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