Empoleon [Holo] #37

Pokemon Brilliant Stars · #037 · Feb 2022

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$0.99

Expected Value

$1.97

Net Profit

$-4.49

Gem Rate

5.3%

ROI

-28%

Sales / Yr

307

Even a PSA 10 would lose $4.49 after the $15.00 grading cost and selling fees. The graded value doesn't justify the investment.

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Profitability by Grading Company

Company	Best Tier	Gem Rate	Pop	10s	Cost	EV	Net Profit	ROI
PSA	PSA Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
BGS	BGS Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
CGC	CGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
SGC	SGC Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%
TAG	TAG Standard	52.3%	8,420	1,250	$20.00	$85.40	$32.50	127%

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Price by Grade

Raw

$0.99

BGS 10

$56.00

PSA 10

$42.70

SGC 10

$26.00

$21.00

$19.53

BGS 9.5

$14.35

CGC 10

$11.50

$1.29

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5.3%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (95 total graded)

95Total

PSA 1055.3%

PSA 95052.6%

PSA 83031.6%

PSA 71010.5%