Does Dark Gyarados have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-6.62 for Dark Gyarados — 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 Gyarados?

Our model estimates approximately -24% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $5.42, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-6.62. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Dark Gyarados?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$5.42

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-1.20

Estimated profit$-6.62

Estimated return-24%

Break-even sell price$-13.04

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $11.63 $-15.79 (-58%)

PSA 8 $12.62 $-14.80 (-54%)