Does Blaine's Arcanine have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $4.41 for Blaine's Arcanine — 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 Blaine's Arcanine?

Our model estimates approximately 3% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $124.16, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $4.41. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Blaine's Arcanine?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$124.16

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$128.57

Estimated profit$4.41

Estimated return3%

Break-even sell price$192.33

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $77.03 $-69.13 (-47%)

PSA 7 $117.23 $-28.93 (-20%)