GuardianTCG
Raw price: $52.01 | PSA 10 value: $910.00 | PSA 9 value: $131.46 | Gem rate: 0.2% | PSA population: 547
Expected value after grading: $91.09 | Expected ROI: 5% | 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. Sceptile EX (84 Full Art) raw price is $52.01, PSA 10 is worth $910.00, gem rate is 0.2%. Expected ROI after ~$20 grading + $15 shipping: 5%.
A PSA 10 Sceptile EX (84 Full Art) is currently valued at $910.00, compared to $52.01 raw.
Borderline — only grade pristine copies. The expected return of 5% 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.