Does Escape Rope have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-4.73 for Escape Rope — 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 Escape Rope?

Our model estimates approximately -13% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $14.71, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-4.73. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Escape Rope?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$14.71

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$9.98

Estimated profit$-4.73

Estimated return-13%

Break-even sell price$0.46

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $23.40 $-13.31 (-36%)

PSA 8 $35.52 $-1.19 (-3%)