Grade Prediction Protocol — GPPP v1.0
Pre-submission
grade intelligence
for the serious
collector.

PSA charges $29/card for a single integer. GPPP delivers a probability-weighted grade forecast before you submit. Know the EV. Move with precision.

617
Certified cards
44.5%
Gem rate (PSA 10)
82.8%
PSA 9+ combined
15
Orders submitted
Live analysis — PHX-0001
PHX-0001
Justin Crawford — 1st Bowman Atomic Refractor
SUBMIT
9.35
GPPP score
High volatility
Surface
9.1
Corners
9.5
Centering
9.4
Edges
9.2
PSA 10
48%
Gem mint
PSA 9
44%
Mint
PSA 8
8%
NM-MT
Decision: Submit
EV positive at $29 cost basis
Red
Defects
Orange
Minor wear
Green
Clean submit
GPPP — five modules
I
Weighted Model
Four dimensions scored and weighted to produce the composite GPPP figure.
Surface 45%
Corners 20%
Centering 20%
Edges 15%
II
RAKE Probability
Actuarial grade distribution model. Maps score to PSA 10 / 9 / 8 probability split.
III
VES Visual Evidence
Red / Orange / Green zone classification of visible defects via controlled lightbox imaging.
IV
Decision Engine
Submit / Hold / Pass verdict derived from module I–III outputs and cost threshold.
V
EV Logic
Expected value calculation against $29 submission cost. Verdict only stands if EV is positive.
ROI break-even — $29 submission basis
Grade outcome Avg PSA sale Raw cost est. Sub fee Net Verdict
PSA 10 $180 $15 $29 +$136 Submit
PSA 9 $65 $15 $29 +$21 Marginal
PSA 8 $28 $15 $29 -$16 Avoid
PSA 7 $14 $15 $29 -$30 Do not submit
Roadmap — four phases
Phase 01
MVP + Data Baseline
CardProjector.com live. 617-card PSA ledger. Order 15 validation batch submitted.
Live
Phase 02
Actuarial Validation
Order 15 returns Jun/Jul 2026. 63-card GPPP vs PSA result comparison. Confidence interval established.
Q2 2026
Phase 03
Partnership + Scale
WeTheHobby integration. WTH loyalty referral mechanic. GradeProjector.com launch.
Q3 2026
Phase 04
Monetization + Exit
SaaS tier launch. Acquisition positioning. Target: PSA / Collectors Holdings.
Q4 2026