Does Charmander have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-8.56 for 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 Charmander?

Our model estimates approximately -20% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $20.29, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-8.56. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Charmander?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$20.29

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$11.73

Estimated profit$-8.56

Estimated return-20%

Break-even sell price$-5.71

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $11.47 $-30.82 (-73%)

PSA 9 $24.89 $-17.40 (-41%)