Does Porygon have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-0.52 for Porygon — 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 Porygon?

Our model estimates approximately -2% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $5.45, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-0.52. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Porygon?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$5.45

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$4.93

Estimated profit$-0.52

Estimated return-2%

Break-even sell price$10.68

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $25.49 $-1.96 (-7%)

PSA 9 $52.00 +$24.55 (89%)