Paldean Student #231

Pokemon Paldean Fates · #231 · Ultra Rare · Jan 2024

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$1.58

Expected Value

$-3.33

Net Profit

$-2.32

Gem Rate

40.0%

ROI

-14%

Sales / Yr

306

Even a PSA 10 would lose $2.32 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

$1.58

BGS 10

$39.00

PSA 10

$30.06

BGS 9.5

$14.99

SGC 10

$14.31

CGC 10

$14.26

$14.00

$5.90

$5.00

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40.0%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

10 graded last month

Past month gem rate: 20.0%

Grade Distribution (546 total graded)

546Total

PSA 1021639.6%

PSA 927550.4%

PSA 8458.2%

PSA 771.3%

Below 730.5%