Scyther [Reverse Holo] #4

Pokemon Obsidian Flames · #004 · Reverse Holo · Aug 2023

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$0.40

Expected Value

$-2.14

Net Profit

$10.60

Gem Rate

37.1%

ROI

+69%

Sales / Yr

191

Negative expected value ($-2.14) — while a PSA 10 would be profitable, the probability-weighted outcome across all grades means you lose money on average at this grading tier. Low grading population — gem rates based on only 35 graded cards may be unreliable, and the market for this card in graded form may be illiquid. PSA 10 profit of $10.60 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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Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.

Price by Grade

Raw

$0.40

BGS 10

$42.00

PSA 10

$31.99

CGC 10

$26.00

SGC 10

$19.00

BGS 9.5

$15.00

$13.50

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37.1%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

⚠ Small sample size — gem rates based on only 35 graded cards may be unreliable.

Grade Distribution (35 total graded)

35Total

PSA 101337.1%

PSA 91645.7%

PSA 8617.1%