Does Beauty have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-2.99 for Beauty — 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 Beauty?

Our model estimates approximately -11% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $5.63, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-2.99. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Beauty?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$5.63

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$2.64

Estimated profit$-2.99

Estimated return-11%

Break-even sell price$-21.59

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $5.00 $-22.63 (-82%)

PSA 8 $11.05 $-16.58 (-60%)