Does Team Rocket's Evil Deeds (1st Edition) have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-20.16 for Team Rocket's Evil Deeds (1st Edition) — 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 Team Rocket's Evil Deeds (1st Edition)?

Our model estimates approximately -63% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $10.08, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-20.16. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Team Rocket's Evil Deeds (1st Edition)?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$10.08

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-10.08

Estimated profit$-20.16

Estimated return-63%

Break-even sell price$-10.13

Profit by Grade

PSA 8 $10.00 $-22.08 (-69%)

PSA 9 $24.10 $-7.98 (-25%)