Does Gastly have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-8.95 for Gastly — 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 Gastly?

Our model estimates approximately -31% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $6.76, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-8.95. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Gastly?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$6.76

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-2.19

Estimated profit$-8.95

Estimated return-31%

Break-even sell price$-12.22

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $11.68 $-17.08 (-59%)

PSA 8 $15.32 $-13.44 (-47%)