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Shaymin VSTAR [Prize Pack] #14

Shaymin VSTAR [Prize Pack] #14

Pokemon Brilliant Stars · #014 · Jan 2022

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price
$12.41
Expected Value
$-15.00
Net Profit
$-15.00
Gem Rate
75.0%
ROI
-55%
Sales / Yr
1

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

Profitability by Grading Company

CompanyBest TierGem RatePop10sCostEVNet ProfitROI
PSAPSA Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
BGSBGS Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
CGCCGC Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
SGCSGC Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
TAGTAG Standard52.3%8,4201,250$20.00$85.40$32.50127%
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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
$12.41
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75.0%Gem Rate (PSA 10)
⚠ Small sample size — gem rates based on only 4 graded cards may be unreliable.

Grade Distribution (4 total graded)

4Total
PSA 10375.0%
PSA 8125.0%
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