Does Slowking have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-17.40 for Slowking — 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 Slowking?

Our model estimates approximately -42% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $19.18, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-17.40. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Slowking?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$19.18

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$1.78

Estimated profit$-17.40

Estimated return-42%

Break-even sell price$11.87

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $13.59 $-27.59 (-67%)

PSA 9 $42.41 +$1.23 (3%)