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

$13.65

Expected Value

$-8.23

Net Profit

$-0.72

Gem Rate

51.2%

ROI

-3%

Sales / Yr

412

Even a PSA 10 would lose $0.72 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

$13.65

BGS 10

$91.00

PSA 10

$70.00

CGC 10

$27.93

$21.12

BGS 9.5

$19.75

SGC 10

$18.50

$11.50

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51.2%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+18 graded in 30 days

+59 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (2,189 total graded)

2,189Total

PSA 101,12051.2%

PSA 991441.8%

PSA 81285.8%

PSA 7120.5%

Below 7140.6%