Does Misty's Cloyster have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-21.90 for Misty's Cloyster — 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 Misty's Cloyster?

Our model estimates approximately -67% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $10.70, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-21.90. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Misty's Cloyster?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$10.70

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-11.20

Estimated profit$-21.90

Estimated return-67%

Break-even sell price$-12.84

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $10.38 $-22.32 (-68%)

PSA 8 $19.83 $-12.87 (-39%)