Does Gastly have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-9.11 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: $7.25, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-9.11. 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$7.25

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-1.86

Estimated profit$-9.11

Estimated return-31%

Break-even sell price$4.29

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $18.78 $-10.47 (-36%)

PSA 8 $21.26 $-7.99 (-27%)