Does Tulip have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-7.36 for Tulip — 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 Tulip?

Our model estimates approximately -27% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $5.01, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-7.36. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Tulip?

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$5.01

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-2.35

Estimated profit$-7.36

Estimated return-27%

Break-even sell price$-18.97

Profit by Grade

PSA 7 $8.00 $-19.01 (-70%)

PSA 9 $11.42 $-15.59 (-58%)