GuardianTCG
Raw price: $90.58 | PSA 10 value: $320.00 | Gem rate: 14.9% | PSA population: 2,732
Expected value after grading: $124.84 | 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. Ivysaur raw price is $90.58, PSA 10 is worth $320.00, gem rate is 14.9%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.
A PSA 10 Ivysaur is currently valued at $320.00, compared to $90.58 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.