GuardianTCG
Raw price: $23.79 | PSA 10 value: $1726.85 | PSA 9 value: $393.33 | Gem rate: 2.5% | PSA population: 4,815
Expected value after grading: $245.24 | Expected ROI: 317% | 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 |
Borderline — only grade pristine copies. Zapdos (15) raw price is $23.79, PSA 10 is worth $1726.85, gem rate is 2.5%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 317%.
A PSA 10 Zapdos (15) is currently valued at $1726.85, compared to $23.79 raw.
Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 317% after grading costs suggests grading could be profitable. 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.