GuardianTCG
Raw price: $103.50 | PSA 10 value: $2578.82 | PSA 9 value: $54.99 | Gem rate: 0.6% | PSA population: 10,451
Expected value after grading: $88.69 | Expected ROI: N/A | Grading cost (PSA Economy + shipping): $35
| Service | Cost | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| PSA Economy | $20 + $15 shipping | 150+ days |
| PSA Regular | $50 + $15 shipping | 65 days |
| PSA Express | $100 + $15 shipping | 20 days |
| BGS Standard | $22 + $15 shipping | 45 days |
| CGC Economy | $18 + $15 shipping | 120+ days |
Hold Raw — grading costs exceed expected value increase. Blastoise raw price is $103.50, PSA 10 is worth $2578.82, gem rate is 0.6%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.
A PSA 10 Blastoise is currently valued at $2578.82, compared to $103.50 raw.
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.
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.