Does Gyarados-GX have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-10.00 for Gyarados-GX — 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 Gyarados-GX?

Our model estimates approximately -36% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $5.81, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-10.00. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Gyarados-GX?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$5.81

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-4.19

Estimated profit$-10.00

Estimated return-36%

Break-even sell price$-14.97

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $10.68 $-17.13 (-62%)

PSA 8 $13.48 $-14.33 (-52%)