Does Ninetales have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-11.80 for Ninetales — 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 Ninetales?

Our model estimates approximately -32% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $15.25, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-11.80. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Ninetales?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$15.25

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$3.45

Estimated profit$-11.80

Estimated return-32%

Break-even sell price$-9.84

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $8.99 $-28.26 (-76%)

PSA 8 $13.76 $-23.49 (-63%)