Does Blaine's Charmander have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-17.28 for Blaine's Charmander — 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 Charmander?

Our model estimates approximately -61% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $6.53, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-17.28. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Blaine's Charmander?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$6.53

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-10.75

Estimated profit$-17.28

Estimated return-61%

Break-even sell price$-9.55

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $9.09 $-19.44 (-68%)

PSA 7 $14.10 $-14.43 (-51%)