Does Giovanni's Nidoking have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-21.71 for Giovanni's Nidoking — 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 Giovanni's Nidoking?

Our model estimates approximately -25% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $64.25, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-21.71. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Giovanni's Nidoking?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$64.25

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$42.54

Estimated profit$-21.71

Estimated return-25%

Break-even sell price$63.85

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $49.68 $-36.57 (-42%)

PSA 7 $55.41 $-30.84 (-36%)