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Lt. Surge's Bargain
Mega Evolution · #185
Grading Guide▶
Price History
$88.88$22.04
Raw (eBay)
▲ 109.9% (7d)Mar 17
SMA
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Break-even price$142.61
PSA 10 selling for$195.00
Grade multiple2.2×
Expected Value
Weighted avg grade value$77.25
Expected profit$65.36
Expected ROI-45.8%
Grade Breakdown
35%PSA 10$195.00+$52.39
45%PSA 9$19.99$122.62
20%PSA 8$0.00—
-$65.36
Expected -$65.36 loss — don't grade yet
Population Report
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