Does Articuno have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-19.67 for Articuno — grading costs currently exceed the estimated PSA-10 premium. This is a model estimate based on historical data, not investment advice.

What is the estimated grading EV for Articuno?

Our model estimates approximately -56% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $13.09, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-19.67. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$13.09

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-6.58

Estimated profit$-19.67

Estimated return-56%

Break-even sell price$-5.03

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $14.00 $-21.09 (-60%)

PSA 8 $18.00 $-17.09 (-49%)