Brassius [Reverse Holo] #187

Pokemon Obsidian Flames · #187 · Reverse Holo · Aug 2023

No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$0.39

Expected Value

$-12.80

Net Profit

$-8.39

Gem Rate

66.7%

ROI

-55%

Sales / Yr

Even a PSA 10 would lose $8.39 after the $15.00 grading cost and selling fees. The graded value doesn't justify the investment.

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%

Shows the best-value tier from each grading company based on EV, cost, and turnaround. Pop = total graded population; 10s = grade 10 count.

Raw

$0.39

BGS 10

$11.00

PSA 10

$8.50

CGC 10

$7.00

SGC 10

$5.00

66.7%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

⚠ Small sample size — gem rates based on only 3 graded cards may be unreliable.

3Total

PSA 10266.7%

PSA 9133.3%