2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78: Raw vs Graded

2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78 raw vs PSA graded prices. 2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78: raw 30–200, PSA 9 280, PSA 10 1100, ~12,000 PSA pop. See ROI and when raw makes sense.

CardSnap Research Team

Prices & comps

TierEst. valueNotes
Raw (recent comps)$30$200Mid ~$115
PSA 9$280Mint
PSA 10$1,100Gem

PSA population

Estimated PSA graded population (all grades): 12,000 copies.

Grading cost (illustrative)

PSA changes fees; planning estimate from raw mid comp (~$115).

  • TierValue / economy-style
  • PSA fee (est.)$25
  • Shipping in/out + supplies (est.)$18
  • All-in (est.)$43

ROI vs raw mid (model)

Graded resale minus all-in grading minus raw mid (baseline). Negative means you need a better buy or a higher grade than the model assumes.

If PSA 9 result
+$122 vs raw mid
If PSA 10 result
+$942 vs raw mid

Verdict

No — do not grade (most copies)

Fees and population dilute upside unless you have true gem eye appeal. Prefer selling raw or buying graded.

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FAQ

What are recent raw comps for the 2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78?
Typical raw sales fall around $115 at mid-range condition, with a wider band of $30–$200 depending on eye appeal and seller.
What is a 2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78 worth in PSA 9 vs PSA 10?
Recent market guidance in our model: PSA 9 near $280 and PSA 10 near $1,100. Realized prices vary by subgrade, eye appeal, and timing.
How many 2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78 cards are in the PSA population report?
We use an estimated ~12,000 PSA-graded copies for this card (total graded). Higher pop usually means more liquidity but more competition for top grade.
Should I skip grading the 2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78?
Often no for average raw copies: PSA fees and time eat most of the upside unless you have true gem condition. Selling raw or buying already graded is frequently simpler.
When is buying raw better than buying graded for 2018 Panini Prizm Trae Young #78?
If you can inspect sharp corners/centering and buy below mid raw, you keep optionality. If you need liquidity or hate variance, graded inventory prices that risk into the ask.