Mela #87

Pokemon Japanese Ancient Roar · #087 · Oct 2023

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$4.21

Expected Value

$2.55

Net Profit

$2.28

Gem Rate

57.1%

ROI

+12%

Sales / Yr

Only 65 sales per year — it may take time to find a buyer at full price. PSA 10 profit of $2.28 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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Price by Grade

Raw

$4.21

BGS 10

$40.00

PSA 10

$30.79

$23.38

CGC 10

$21.49

SGC 10

$18.00

$7.50

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57.1%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (839 total graded)

839Total

PSA 1047957.1%

PSA 933439.8%

PSA 8141.7%

PSA 760.7%

Below 760.7%