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Should You Grade Charizard? — Complete Grading Analysis

Charizard grading analysis

Raw price: $51.49 | PSA 10 value: $587.25 | PSA 9 value: $96.02 | Gem rate: 2.4% | PSA population: 2,064

Verdict: Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase

Expected value after grading: $83.68 | 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 Charizard?

Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. Charizard raw price is $51.49, PSA 10 is worth $587.25, gem rate is 2.4%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.

What is Charizard worth PSA 10?

A PSA 10 Charizard is currently valued at $587.25, compared to $51.49 raw.

Is Charizard 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 Charizard?

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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