Does Bill's Maintenance have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-15.44 for Bill's Maintenance — 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 Bill's Maintenance?

Our model estimates approximately -37% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $19.60, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-15.44. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Bill's Maintenance?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$19.60

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$4.16

Estimated profit$-15.44

Estimated return-37%

Break-even sell price$-10.18

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $15.50 $-26.10 (-63%)

PSA 9 $18.78 $-22.82 (-55%)