Does Cynthia's Ambition have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-0.79 for Cynthia's Ambition — 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 Cynthia's Ambition?

Our model estimates approximately -2% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $10.93, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-0.79. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Cynthia's Ambition?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$10.93

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$10.14

Estimated profit$-0.79

Estimated return-2%

Break-even sell price$-13.07

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $14.50 $-18.43 (-56%)

PSA 8 $14.83 $-18.10 (-55%)