Does Ninetales have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-11.56 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 -41% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $6.17, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-11.56. 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$6.17

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-5.39

Estimated profit$-11.56

Estimated return-41%

Break-even sell price$-2.16

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $19.99 $-8.18 (-29%)

PSA 9 $30.58 +$2.41 (9%)