Does Carmine have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-9.71 for Carmine — 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 Carmine?

Our model estimates approximately -33% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $7.84, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-9.71. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Carmine?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$7.84

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-1.87

Estimated profit$-9.71

Estimated return-33%

Break-even sell price$-13.79

Profit by Grade

PSA 9 $15.83 $-14.01 (-47%)

PSA 10 $36.80 +$6.96 (23%)