Articuno [Holo] #36

Pokemon Silver Tempest · #036 · Base · Nov 2022

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$1.72

Expected Value

$3.88

Net Profit

$9.77

Gem Rate

16.2%

ROI

+58%

Sales / Yr

294

The gem rate is only 16% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $9.77 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.

Best Tier for Flipping

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Factors in grading cost, turnaround time, and compounding — how fast you can reinvest profits into the next flip.

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

$1.72

BGS 10

$41.00

SGC 10

$32.00

PSA 10

$31.40

CGC 10

$26.49

$24.93

BGS 9.5

$21.00

$9.18

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16.2%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (130 total graded)

130Total

PSA 102116.2%

PSA 97456.9%

PSA 82922.3%

PSA 753.8%

Below 710.8%