Arcanine #15

Pokemon Sandstorm · #15 · Base · Sep 2003

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Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$11.56

Expected Value

$17.50

Net Profit

$1.45

Gem Rate

17.2%

ROI

+5%

Sales / Yr

219

The gem rate is only 17% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $1.45 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.

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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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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

$11.56

BGS 10

$315.00

PSA 10

$242.29

SGC 10

$145.00

$68.13

BGS 9.5

$36.00

$32.60

CGC 10

$28.01

$22.50

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17.2%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (273 total graded)

273Total

PSA 104717.2%

PSA 911943.6%

PSA 85219.0%

PSA 7259.2%

Below 73011.0%

Arcanine #15

Pokemon Sandstorm · #15 · Base · Sep 2003

Buy Raw on eBayPSA 10 Sold on eBay

Shop on TCGPlayer

Maybe — Proceed with Caution

Should You Grade?

Raw Price

$11.56

Expected Value

$17.50

Net Profit

$1.45

Gem Rate

17.2%

ROI

+5%

Sales / Yr

219

The gem rate is only 17% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. PSA 10 profit of $1.45 is thin — grading fees and selling costs eat most of the margin.

Best Tier for Flipping

Unlock with Pro →

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%

Compare All Companies with Pro →

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

$11.56

BGS 10

$315.00

PSA 10

$242.29

SGC 10

$145.00

$68.13

BGS 9.5

$36.00

$32.60

CGC 10

$28.01

$22.50

View Sold PSA 10 Prices on PriceCharting →View Grading Data on GemRate →

17.2%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

Grade Distribution (273 total graded)

273Total

PSA 104717.2%

PSA 911943.6%

PSA 85219.0%

PSA 7259.2%

Below 73011.0%