Should You Grade Ninetales EX #178? — Complete Grading Analysis

Ninetales EX #178 grading analysis

Raw price: $2.85 | PSA 10 value: $54.00 | PSA 9 value: $13.57

Verdict: Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase

Expected value after grading: $8.07 | Expected ROI: N/A | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35

Grading Service Cost Comparison

ServiceCostTurnaround
PSA Economy$20 + $15 shipping150+ days
PSA Regular$50 + $15 shipping65 days
PSA Express$100 + $15 shipping20 days
BGS Standard$22 + $15 shipping45 days
CGC Economy$18 + $15 shipping120+ days

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I grade Ninetales EX #178?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. Ninetales EX #178 raw price is $2.85, PSA 10 is worth $54.00. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.

What is Ninetales EX #178 worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Ninetales EX #178 is currently valued at $54.00, compared to $2.85 raw.

Is Ninetales EX #178 grading worth it?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. At current prices, grading costs may exceed the value increase. Always inspect centering, corners, edges, and surface before submitting.

How much does it cost to grade Ninetales EX #178?

PSA Economy: ~$20 (150+ days), Regular: ~$50 (65 days), Express: ~$100 (20 days). BGS Standard: ~$22 (45 days). CGC Economy: ~$18. Add ~$15 for shipping each way.

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