Dragonair [1999-2000] #18

Pokemon Base Set · #18 · Jan 1999

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Raw Price

$19.20

Expected Value

$35.35

Net Profit

$199.80

Gem Rate

18.3%

ROI

+584%

Sales / Yr

The gem rate is only 18% — you'll need a very clean copy to hit PSA 10. Only 29 sales per year — it may take time to find a buyer at full price.

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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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Price by Grade

Raw

$19.20

BGS 10

$380.00

PSA 10

$292.25

CGC 10

$234.00

SGC 10

$175.00

BGS 9.5

$44.00

$40.00

$30.41

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18.3%Gem Rate (PSA 10)

+1 graded in 30 days

+6 in 90 days

Grade Distribution (142 total graded)

142Total

PSA 102618.3%

PSA 95840.8%

PSA 83222.5%

PSA 7107.0%

Below 71611.3%