Chien-Pao ex #236

Pokemon Paldea Evolved · #236 · Ultra Rare · Jun 2023

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$3.37

Expected Value

$-3.89

Net Profit

$-2.03

Gem Rate

53.0%

ROI

-11%

Sales / Yr

348

Even a PSA 10 would lose $2.03 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

$3.37

BGS 10

$52.00

PSA 10

$40.00

BGS 9.5

$23.99

SGC 10

$19.06

CGC 10

$16.34

$14.82

$9.50

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53.0%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (457 total graded)

457Total

PSA 1024253.0%

PSA 917438.1%

PSA 8347.4%

PSA 751.1%

Below 720.4%