Does Dark Blastoise have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-64.50 for Dark Blastoise — 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 Dark Blastoise?

Our model estimates approximately -42% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $130.77, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-64.50. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Dark Blastoise?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$130.77

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$66.27

Estimated profit$-64.50

Estimated return-42%

Break-even sell price$77.84

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $50.76 $-102.01 (-67%)

PSA 8 $148.98 $-3.79 (-2%)