Does Erika's Clefairy (1st Edition) have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-1.12 for Erika's Clefairy (1st Edition) — 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 Clefairy (1st Edition)?

Our model estimates approximately -3% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $17.58, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-1.12. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Erika's Clefairy (1st Edition)?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$17.58

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$16.46

Estimated profit$-1.12

Estimated return-3%

Break-even sell price$26.11

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $24.51 $-15.07 (-38%)

PSA 9 $103.59 +$64.01 (162%)