GuardianTCG
Raw price: $8.16 | PSA 10 value: $25.50 | PSA 9 value: $67.50 | Gem rate: 85.7% | PSA population: 7
Expected value after grading: $27.20 | 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. Professor Birch raw price is $8.16, PSA 10 is worth $25.50, gem rate is 85.7%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: negative.
A PSA 10 Professor Birch is currently valued at $25.50, compared to $8.16 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.