Does Pupitar have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-22.95 for Pupitar — 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 Pupitar?

Our model estimates approximately -72% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $9.97, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-22.95. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Pupitar?

POP Series 1 · #9

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$9.97

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-12.98

Estimated profit$-22.95

Estimated return-72%

Break-even sell price$-22.29

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $3.25 $-28.72 (-90%)

PSA 9 $10.74 $-21.23 (-66%)