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Ho-Oh ex Grading Value — Is It Worth Grading?

Raw price: $45.05 | PSA 10 value: $3575.25 | Gem rate: 5.3%

Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition

Estimated grading ROI: 5396% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)

How to Decide

  1. Check the price gap: Raw $45.05 vs PSA 10 $3575.25
  2. Evaluate gem rate: 5.3% chance of PSA 10
  3. Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~5396%
  4. Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+