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Is the 2018 Donruss Optic Downtown Tom Brady #DT-1 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$3,945.00
PSA 9 value
$4,941.00
PSA 10 value
$8,932.49
PSA 10 gem rate
73.2%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $3,302 profit and 73.2% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $3,945.00 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $315.60 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $4,290.60 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$3,302.02 (+77%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$90.75 |
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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