Poltchageist #171

Pokemon Twilight Masquerade · #171 · Illustration Rare · May 2024

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No — Not Worth Grading

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$3.97

Expected Value

$-3.08

Net Profit

$-3.47

Gem Rate

48.3%

ROI

-18%

Sales / Yr

322

Even a PSA 10 would lose $3.47 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

$3.97

BGS 10

$74.00

PSA 10

$57.00

SGC 10

$34.00

BGS 9.5

$24.99

$19.35

CGC 10

$15.50

$10.07

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48.3%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+22 graded in 30 days

+77 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (986 total graded)

986Total

PSA 1047648.3%

PSA 942643.2%

PSA 8747.5%

PSA 780.8%

Below 720.2%