Espeon [Stamped] #86

Pokemon Obsidian Flames · #086 · Base · Aug 2023

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$13.90

Expected Value

$-2.82

Net Profit

$-4.90

Gem Rate

40.2%

ROI

-17%

Sales / Yr

186

Even a PSA 10 would lose $4.90 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

$13.90

BGS 10

$98.00

PSA 10

$75.00

SGC 10

$45.00

BGS 9.5

$34.00

$31.00

$28.28

CGC 10

$24.00

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40.2%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+2 graded in 30 days

+4 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (102 total graded)

102Total

PSA 104140.2%

PSA 95251.0%

PSA 865.9%

Below 722.0%