GuardianTCG
Raw price: $19.82 | PSA 10 value: $131.50 | PSA 9 value: $14.00 | Gem rate: 9.2% | PSA population: 141
Expected value after grading: $26.58 | 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. Lightning Energy raw price is $19.82, PSA 10 is worth $131.50, gem rate is 9.2%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.
A PSA 10 Lightning Energy is currently valued at $131.50, compared to $19.82 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.