Does Pidgey have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-29.63 for Pidgey — 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 Pidgey?

Our model estimates approximately -71% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $19.66, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-29.63. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Pidgey?

POP Series 4 · #12

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$19.66

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-9.97

Estimated profit$-29.63

Estimated return-71%

Break-even sell price$-17.86

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $7.50 $-34.16 (-82%)

PSA 9 $19.90 $-21.76 (-52%)