Does Lt. Surge's Secret Plan (1st Edition) have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-21.51 for Lt. Surge's Secret Plan (1st Edition) — 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 Lt. Surge's Secret Plan (1st Edition)?

Our model estimates approximately -67% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $10.24, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-21.51. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Lt. Surge's Secret Plan (1st Edition)?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$10.24

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-11.27

Estimated profit$-21.51

Estimated return-67%

Break-even sell price$-11.33

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $12.50 $-19.74 (-61%)

PSA 8 $12.76 $-19.48 (-60%)