Does Charmander have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-9.86 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 -32% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $8.79, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-9.86. 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$8.79

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-1.07

Estimated profit$-9.86

Estimated return-32%

Break-even sell price$12.66

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $9.38 $-21.41 (-70%)

PSA 7 $24.72 $-6.07 (-20%)