Should You Grade Mela #254 from Paradox Rift?

Free PSA grading EV calculator pre-loaded with live market data for Mela #254. Current PSA 10 gem rate is 34.5% based on 1,476 graded copies. PSA 10 sales average $73.50 vs a raw market of $9.09. Expected value of grading: $-38.56 (-49% ROI). Verdict: Sell raw.

Should You Grade Mela?

Paradox Rift · #254 · Special Illustration Rare

Verdict

Sell raw$-39 (-49% ROI)

Based on raw cost $9.09, PSA 10 $73.50, gem rate 34.5% (1,476 graded). Adjust inputs below for your card's exact condition.

About this calculator

This page computes the expected value (EV) of submitting Mela #254 to PSA for grading. EV factors in real PSA population data (gem rates), live market prices for raw and graded copies, and PSA's tiered fee structure including upcharges when a card's graded value exceeds the tier's Max Insured Value. Adjust the inputs to match your card's exact condition for a personalized recommendation.

PSA population summary

GradePopulationRate
PSA 1050934.5%
PSA 979153.6%
PSA 815410.4%
PSA 7130.9%