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Is the 2018 Topps Chrome Update Shohei Ohtani #HMT1 worth grading?
Live market numbers as of 2026-06-22 — raw vs. graded value, PSA 10 gem rate, and the breakeven math.
Raw value
$229.44
PSA 9 value
$269.99
PSA 10 value
$787.47
PSA 10 gem rate
61.6%
Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $392 profit and 61.6% of recent submissions gemmed.
The breakeven math
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Raw purchase | $229.44 |
| Sales tax (8%) | $18.36 |
| Grading fee (value tier) | $25.00 |
| Shipping | $5.00 |
| Total cost basis | $277.80 |
| Net at PSA 10 (85% payout) | +$391.55 (+141%) |
| Net at PSA 9 (the downside case) | −$48.30 |
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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