Should You Grade Charizard?
Skyridge · #146
Expected-value figures are estimates based on historical grade distributions and market prices. Not a recommendation. Grading outcomes and market prices are not guaranteed.
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Estimated grading EV negative
Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium
Expected Value
Raw price$1157.31
Grading cost~$22.00
Blended EV$11999.81
Estimated profit$0.00
Estimated return0%
Break-even sell price$9014.66
Profit by Grade
PSA 6
$1533.20
+$353.89 (30%)
PSA 7
$6835.94
+$5656.63 (480%)
PSA 8
$9451.17
+$8271.86 (701%)
PSA 9
$14061.39
+$12882.08 (1092%)
PSA 10
$40237.71
+$39058.40 (3312%)
Undervalued
This card is undervalued by 937% — grading EV is $11999.81 vs $1157.31 raw.