Does Gardenia's Vigor have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-13.49 for Gardenia's Vigor — 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 Gardenia's Vigor?

Our model estimates approximately -46% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $7.55, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-13.49. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Gardenia's Vigor?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$7.55

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-5.94

Estimated profit$-13.49

Estimated return-46%

Break-even sell price$-18.29

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $9.03 $-20.52 (-69%)

PSA 9 $17.23 $-12.32 (-42%)