Does Vaporeon have positive grading EV?

Based on current pricing, our model estimates a negative grading EV of $-14.53 for Vaporeon — 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 Vaporeon?

Our model estimates approximately -40% return after grading costs, based on historical grade distributions and recent sold comps. Raw price: $14.40, estimated grading cost: ~$22.00, estimated EV: $-14.53. Estimates are informational, not investment advice; trading cards are not securities.

Should You Grade Vaporeon?

Sandstorm · #25

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Estimated grading EV negative

Current grading costs exceed model estimate of PSA 10 premium

Expected Value

Raw price$14.40

Grading cost~$22.00

Blended EV$-0.13

Estimated profit$-14.53

Estimated return-40%

Break-even sell price$9.24

Profit by Grade

PSA 6 $8.50 $-27.90 (-77%)

PSA 7 $13.82 $-22.58 (-62%)