Charmander [1st Edition] #15

Pokemon Japanese Advent of Arceus · #015 · Jul 2009

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Raw Price

$5.35

Expected Value

$85.08

Net Profit

$144.65

Gem Rate

49.4%

ROI

+711%

Sales / Yr

Low grading population — gem rates based on only 77 graded cards may be unreliable, and the market for this card in graded form may be illiquid. Only 16 sales per year — it may take time to find a buyer at full price.

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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

$5.35

BGS 10

$358.00

PSA 10

$275.00

CGC 10

$165.00

SGC 10

$165.00

$60.00

BGS 9.5

$24.00

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49.4%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (77 total graded)

77Total

PSA 103849.4%

PSA 93039.0%

PSA 856.5%

Below 745.2%