Does Erika's Ivysaur have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-14.85 for Erika's Ivysaur — 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 Ivysaur?

Our model estimates approximately -48% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $8.81, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-14.85. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Erika's Ivysaur?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$8.81

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-6.04

Estimated profit$-14.85

Estimated return-48%

Break-even sell price$-4.16

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $10.00 $-20.81 (-68%)

PSA 8 $29.99 $-0.82 (-3%)