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Pidgey Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $5.24 | PSA 10 value: $85.95 | Gem rate: 28.6%

Verdict: Likely Yes — good potential return if card is in great condition

Estimated grading ROI: 241% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $5.24 vs PSA 10 $85.95
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 28.6% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~241%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+