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Paldea Evolved · #277
Price History
$8.88$6.30
Raw (eBay)
▲ 14.8% (30d)Mar 18
SMA
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Raw card (current)
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Grading fee
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Shipping (round trip)
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Break-even price$61.30
PSA 10 selling for$30.00
Grade multiple4.8×
Expected Value
Weighted avg grade value$10.50
Expected profit$50.80
Expected ROI-82.9%
Grade Breakdown
35%PSA 10$30.00$31.30
45%PSA 9$0.00—
20%PSA 8$0.00—
-$50.80
Expected -$50.80 loss — don't grade yet
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