Should You Grade Magikarp (1st Edition)?
Base Set · #35
Yes
Expected profit: $42.64 (32% ROI)
Expected Value
Raw price$109.94
Grading cost~$22.00
Blended EV$152.58
Expected profit$42.64
ROI32%
Break-even sell price$256.67
Profit by Grade
PSA 6
$86.30
$-45.64 (-35%)
PSA 7
$137.08
+$5.14 (4%)
PSA 8
$154.85
+$22.91 (17%)
PSA 9
$468.87
+$336.93 (255%)
PSA 10
$2363.98
+$2232.04 (1692%)
Undervalued
This card is undervalued by 39% — grading EV is $152.58 vs $109.94 raw.
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