Does Politoed have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-8.81 for Politoed — 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 Politoed?

Our model estimates approximately -13% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $46.43, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-8.81. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Politoed?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$46.43

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$37.62

Estimated profit$-8.81

Estimated return-13%

Break-even sell price$19.87

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $33.52 $-34.91 (-51%)

PSA 9 $77.90 +$9.47 (14%)