Does Blaine's Charmeleon have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-12.68 for Blaine's Charmeleon — 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 Charmeleon?

Our model estimates approximately -44% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $6.76, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-12.68. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Blaine's Charmeleon?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$6.76

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-5.92

Estimated profit$-12.68

Estimated return-44%

Break-even sell price$-4.98

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $18.34 $-10.42 (-36%)

PSA 8 $25.39 $-3.37 (-12%)