Does Houndoom have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $3.02 for Houndoom — 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 Houndoom?

Our model estimates approximately 7% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $24.34, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $3.02. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Houndoom?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$24.34

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$27.36

Estimated profit$3.02

Estimated return7%

Break-even sell price$1.66

Profit by Grade

PSA 9 $26.65 $-19.69 (-42%)

PSA 10 $91.18 +$44.84 (97%)