GuardianTCG
Raw price: $133.72 | PSA 10 value: $999.99 | PSA 9 value: $789.86 | Gem rate: 0.0% | PSA population: 23
Expected value after grading: $455.34 | Expected ROI: 170% | 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. Gyarados (Red) raw price is $133.72, PSA 10 is worth $999.99, gem rate is 0.0%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 170%.
A PSA 10 Gyarados (Red) is currently valued at $999.99, compared to $133.72 raw.
Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 170% 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.