Does Gym Badge have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-4.05 for Gym Badge — 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 Gym Badge?

Our model estimates approximately -11% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $13.78, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-4.05. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Gym Badge?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$13.78

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$9.73

Estimated profit$-4.05

Estimated return-11%

Break-even sell price$-7.09

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $8.51 $-27.27 (-76%)

PSA 8 $16.76 $-19.02 (-53%)