Meowscarada ex #256

Pokemon Paldea Evolved · #256 · Special Illustration Rare · Jun 2023

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No — Not Worth Grading

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Raw Price

$31.65

Expected Value

$-7.88

Net Profit

$-1.65

Gem Rate

49.4%

ROI

-4%

Sales / Yr

663

Even a PSA 10 would lose $1.65 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

$31.65

BGS 10

$163.00

PSA 10

$125.00

SGC 10

$62.50

CGC 10

$45.00

$35.28

BGS 9.5

$32.02

$20.26

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49.4%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+72 graded in 30 days

+191 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (4,511 total graded)

4,511Total

PSA 102,22949.4%

PSA 91,99244.2%

PSA 82315.1%

PSA 7240.5%

Below 7320.7%