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GQ Calc vs Should I Grade It?

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GQ Calc compared with Should I Grade It?
DetailGQ Calc logo GQ CalcShould I Grade It? logo Should I Grade It?
What it doesFast, transparent material calculators for real projects Free Pokémon card grade checker
StageNot given Not given
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Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 7 full scans per month, live scan, grade estimate, values, decision, calculators and collection unlimited. Pro monthly: $3.99/month (rises to $4.99 for new subscribers January 1, 2027), unlimited scans. Pro yearly: $31.99/year, $2.67 per month, save 33% (rises to $39.99 for new subscribers Jan
Key features
  • Editable assumptions based on actual product labels
  • Visible net quantity, waste, and package rounding
  • Field guides for project measurement and material planning
  • Support for US and metric measurements
  • PSA grade estimation with centering, corners, edges and surface subgrades measured from photos
  • Card identification using CardSight AI matched to exact TCGplayer printing
  • Raw prices from TCGplayer refreshed daily for each printing variant
  • Graded values from median of recent eBay completed sales for PSA, CGC and Beckett
  • Collection tracker with daily valuation and price history charts synced across devices
  • Grade-or-not verdict calculated after subtracting grading fees, shipping and eBay fees
  • Price guide searchable by card name or number with separate prices for Shadowless, 1st Edition and other printings
  • Grade range showing likely grade plus how far it could swing based on photo limitations
  • Free account with email sign-up, no password required, optional collection sync across devices
What makes it different
  • Shows net quantity, waste allowance, and packaging rounding visibly together for easy comparison with product labels
  • No account, sales call, or hidden formula required
  • Fifty practical free calculators covering six major project categories
  • Editable product-specific assumptions rather than fixed formulas
  • Separate calculators for similar materials with different inputs and purchase results
  • No download required, runs directly in web browser on phone and computer
  • Built by an actual collector and reseller with dated real-world sales data
  • Independent and unaffiliated with PSA, graders, retailers or Pokémon Company
  • Live camera scanning with auto-straightening works at any angle, including full tilted surface check
  • Compares estimated grade and grading cost against raw and graded comps to show actual profit potential
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2515
Referring domains (Majestic)122

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