Does Scyther have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-12.60 for Scyther — 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 Scyther?

Our model estimates approximately -41% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $9.06, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-12.60. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$9.06

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-3.54

Estimated profit$-12.60

Estimated return-41%

Break-even sell price$-14.55

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $11.69 $-19.37 (-62%)

PSA 9 $18.24 $-12.82 (-41%)