Is Alakazam (1st Edition) worth grading?

Yes. Based on current market data, grading Alakazam (1st Edition) has an expected profit of $802.39 with a 224% ROI.

What is the grading ROI for Alakazam (1st Edition)?

The grading ROI is 224%. Raw price: $335.52, grading cost: ~$22.00, expected profit: $802.39.

Should You Grade Alakazam (1st Edition)?

Base Set · #1

Yes

Expected profit: $802.39 (224% ROI)

Expected Value

Raw price$335.52

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$1137.91

Expected profit$802.39

ROI224%

Break-even sell price$1799.07

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $484.22 +$126.70 (35%)

PSA 7 $1010.04 +$652.52 (183%)

PSA 8 $1642.05 +$1284.53 (359%)

PSA 9 $3030.27 +$2672.75 (748%)

PSA 10 $10192.08 +$9834.56 (2751%)

Undervalued

This card is undervalued by 239% — grading EV is $1137.91 vs $335.52 raw.

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