Wo-Chien ex #257

Pokemon Paldea Evolved · #257 · Special Illustration Rare · Jun 2023

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$16.66

Expected Value

$-9.39

Net Profit

$-0.41

Gem Rate

50.8%

ROI

-1%

Sales / Yr

644

Even a PSA 10 would lose $0.41 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

$16.66

BGS 10

$137.00

PSA 10

$105.00

CGC 10

$31.25

$21.67

BGS 9.5

$19.75

SGC 10

$18.50

$14.50

$13.50

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50.8%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+25 graded in 30 days

+68 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (2,239 total graded)

2,239Total

PSA 101,13850.8%

PSA 993741.8%

PSA 81356.0%

PSA 7140.6%

Below 7140.6%