Does Maintenance have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-10.06 for Maintenance — 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 Maintenance?

Our model estimates approximately -28% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $14.53, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-10.06. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Maintenance?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$14.53

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$4.47

Estimated profit$-10.06

Estimated return-28%

Break-even sell price$14.38

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $9.56 $-26.97 (-74%)

PSA 7 $33.53 $-3.00 (-8%)