Dark Sandslash [Reverse Holo] #18

Pokemon Team Rocket Returns · #18 · Base · Nov 2004

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Raw Price

$102.26

Expected Value

$624.58

Net Profit

$1,262.74

Gem Rate

41.3%

ROI

+1077%

Sales / Yr

Low grading population — gem rates based on only 92 graded cards may be unreliable, and the market for this card in graded form may be illiquid. Only 69 sales per year — it may take time to find a buyer at full price.

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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

$102.26

BGS 10

$2,990.00

PSA 10

$2,300.00

CGC 10

$1,380.00

SGC 10

$1,380.00

$401.94

BGS 9.5

$180.00

$110.00

$45.00

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41.3%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+2 graded in 30 days

+6 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (92 total graded)

92Total

PSA 103841.3%

PSA 93538.0%

PSA 81112.0%

PSA 755.4%

Below 733.3%