Does Marnie have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-7.37 for Marnie — 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 Marnie?

Our model estimates approximately -18% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $19.08, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-7.37. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Marnie?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$19.08

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$11.71

Estimated profit$-7.37

Estimated return-18%

Break-even sell price$-10.92

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $14.00 $-27.08 (-66%)

PSA 8 $17.25 $-23.83 (-58%)