Should You Grade Pikachu?
McDonald's Collection 2018 · #4
Yes
Expected profit: $18.72 (43% ROI)
Expected Value
Raw price$21.29
Grading cost~$22.00
Blended EV$40.01
Expected profit$18.72
ROI43%
Break-even sell price$30.75
Profit by Grade
PSA 6
$13.23
$-30.06 (-69%)
PSA 8
$72.00
+$28.71 (66%)
PSA 9
$91.79
+$48.50 (112%)
PSA 10
$101.32
+$58.03 (134%)
Undervalued
This card is undervalued by 88% — grading EV is $40.01 vs $21.29 raw.