Does Brock's Ninetales have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-11.30 for Brock's Ninetales — 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 Brock's Ninetales?

Our model estimates approximately -16% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $50.42, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-11.30. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Brock's Ninetales?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$50.42

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$39.12

Estimated profit$-11.30

Estimated return-16%

Break-even sell price$56.47

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $50.27 $-22.15 (-31%)

PSA 7 $59.59 $-12.83 (-18%)