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Is the 2021 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown John Elway #DT-24 worth grading?

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

Raw value

$449.96

PSA 9 value

$494.00

PSA 10 value

$694.56

PSA 10 gem rate

61.9%

Based on the numbers below, this card is a strong grading candidate at current prices: a PSA 10 nets an estimated $74 profit and 61.9% of recent submissions gemmed.

The breakeven math

Line item	Amount
Raw purchase	$449.96
Sales tax (8%)	$36.00
Grading fee (value tier)	$25.00
Shipping	$5.00
Total cost basis	$515.96
Net at PSA 10 (85% payout)	+$74.42 (+14%)
Net at PSA 9 (the downside case)	−$96.06

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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