Does Erika's Bulbasaur have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-17.72 for Erika's Bulbasaur — 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 Erika's Bulbasaur?

Our model estimates approximately -57% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $9.30, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-17.72. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Erika's Bulbasaur?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$9.30

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-8.42

Estimated profit$-17.72

Estimated return-57%

Break-even sell price$-6.86

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $13.00 $-18.30 (-58%)

PSA 8 $16.00 $-15.30 (-49%)