Does Carmine have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-0.08 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 -0% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $61.65, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-0.08. 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$61.65

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$61.57

Estimated profit$-0.08

Estimated return-0%

Break-even sell price$25.35

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $53.81 $-29.84 (-36%)

PSA 9 $62.84 $-20.81 (-25%)