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Should I Grade It? vs BuildWire Calc

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Should I Grade It? compared with BuildWire Calc
DetailShould I Grade It? logo Should I Grade It?BuildWire Calc logo BuildWire Calc
What it doesFree Pokémon card grade checker Offline calculators for electricians, builders and HVAC technicians
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 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 Free: nine calculators (voltage drop, Ohm's law, watts to amps, concrete slab, roof pitch, board feet, BTU, CFM, BTU to kW), no time limit. Pro: $9.99 per year or $19.99 lifetime (one payment, no renewal).
Key features
  • 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
  • Wire sizing and voltage drop calculations
  • Conduit fill and box fill calculations
  • Offline operation with no network required
  • Transparent calculation steps and NEC warnings
  • Job organization and PDF/CSV export
  • Motor and generator sizing calculators
  • Power and conversion calculators
  • Building calculations for concrete and roof pitch
  • No ads and no account required
  • Private with data staying on device
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Works completely offline with no network or cellular signal required
  • Private by design with no account, no ads, and calculations never leaving your device
  • Shows exact NEC formulas and calculation steps so you can verify results before fieldwork
  • Over 35 specialized calculators covering electrical, building and HVAC trades
  • Tested code with automated tests against independently worked examples
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