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Find answers to common questions about reading reports, grading decisions, and managing your account.
Getting Started
What is SlabQuant?
SlabQuant is a data-driven Pokemon TCG underwriting platform. Search any card to get a BUY/WAIT/SELL signal, grading ROI analysis, market intelligence, and probability-based profit forecasts. Optimize your collecting and grading decisions with live market data.
How do I search for a card?
Use the search bar on the homepage to type any card name, set, or Pokemon. Search is fast and works with partial names and typos. Results show only scored English cards with real market data.
How many free reports do I get per day?
Free users get 10 reports per day. Create an account to unlock this limit. Pro users get 50/day. Alpha users get unlimited reports.
Reading Your Report
What is the SQ Score?
The SQ Score (0–10) is a composite investment quality metric. Higher scores indicate stronger buy signals based on price appreciation probability, grading ROI, supply dynamics, and demand trends. 0–2.8 = SELL, 2.8–6.2 = WAIT, 6.2–10 = BUY.
What is the 90-Day Investment Thesis?
Five actionable signals for the next 90 days: Grade It? (should you grade), Buy Raw? (should you buy the raw card), Sell Raw? (should you sell raw), Buy Slab? (should you buy graded), Sell Slab? (should you sell graded). Each signal is BUY (appreciation expected), WAIT (neutral), or SELL (decline expected).
What do the 'Grade It?' signals mean?
STRONG GRADE = high probability of 10 or 9. GRADE = moderate grading ROI. RISKY GRADE = low gem rate; proceed cautiously. DON'T GRADE = grading costs exceed upside. WAIT = not enough data yet. These are based on gem rate (% of cards that grade 10) and PSA 10 price premium.
What is the Multiple?
The Multiple is the PSA 10 price divided by the raw (ungraded) card price. Shows how much more valuable a perfect grade is. A Multiple of 5x means a PSA 10 card sells for 5 times the raw price, factoring in grading costs makes this the profit upside.
What is Avg Profit?
Expected profit from grading a raw card and selling the result. Formula: (expected PSA 10 sale price) − (raw card cost) − (grading fee). Shown for a single card. Actual results vary based on the grade you receive.
What is Grading Profit Chances?
A probability forecast showing your odds of profit if you grade and sell the card in the next 90 days. Shows worst case (5th percentile), average, and best case (95th percentile) profit. Accounts for PSA grade probability, market volatility, and grading fees.
What is Gem Rate?
Percentage of cards that grade PSA 10 (gem quality) when submitted. Higher gem rate = more consistent perfection = higher grading ROI. A card with 2% gem rate is risky to grade. 15%+ is favorable.
What is Recovery Time?
Average number of days to sell one graded PSA 10 copy on the market based on recent sales velocity. Useful for understanding liquidity — high recovery time means slow-moving inventory; low means easy to offload.
What is Raw Profit Chances?
Your 90-day win rate if you hold the raw (ungraded) card and sell it as-is. Based on backtested models of price appreciation. Also shows price direction (↑ Up, ↓ Down, → Stable) and daily win rate %.
Grading Economics
Should I grade this card?
Check the Grade It? signal. STRONG GRADE = yes. GRADE = maybe (moderate ROI). RISKY GRADE = only if you're confident in the card's quality. DON'T GRADE = no, costs exceed upside. Also check Gem Rate — if it's below 10%, grading is risky.
What does Grading P&L show?
A cost-benefit breakdown. Shows your total investment (raw card + grading fee), then projected profit if you receive PSA 10, 9, or 8. Green = profit, red = loss. If PSA 10 is profitable but 8 is a loss, you're taking grade risk.
What is PSA Population?
Total number of copies of this card that have been graded and certified by PSA. Higher population = more historical sales data = more reliable price forecasts. Low population (<50) means less data and higher prediction uncertainty.
What does Price By Grade show?
Visual comparison of what each grade sells for: PSA 10, PSA 9, PSA 8, and Raw. Gold bar = PSA 10 (most valuable). Larger bar = higher price. Helps you see if the grade premium is worth the grading risk and cost.
What is Grade Distribution?
Stacked bar chart showing the historical breakdown of graded cards: what % received a 10, 9, 8, or lower. If 80% of submissions got a 10, gem rate is high (easy to grade). If 60% got 8 or lower, be cautious.
Account & Billing
What plans are available?
Free: 10 reports/day, basic signals. Pro ($9.99/mo): 50 reports/day, grading analysis, insights tabs. Alpha ($29.99/mo): unlimited reports, community features, max watchlist. No credit card required to start.
How do report credits work?
Each card analysis is 1 report. Free users get 10/day. Pro users get 50/day. Alpha users get unlimited. Credits reset daily at midnight UTC. You can buy credit packs (3/5/10 pack one-time purchases) if you exceed your tier limit.
How do I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Go to your Account page and click 'Manage Billing'. You're taken to the Stripe Customer Portal where you can upgrade, downgrade, or change payment method. Changes take effect immediately.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Go to Account > Manage Billing > Stripe Portal > Cancel Subscription. You'll keep access through the end of your billing period. No questions asked.
How do I delete my account?
Go to Account > Danger Zone > Delete Account. This is permanent and irreversible. Your data is removed immediately. You'll need to sign up again if you change your mind.
Data & Accuracy
How current is the data?
Card prices, signals, and population data are updated daily at 5 PM PST (based on the prior 30 days of sales). New graded sales are reflected within 24 hours. Price volatility spikes (flash crashes, hype) may lag by 1–2 days.
Where does pricing data come from?
We aggregate historical sales from PSA 100 (official secondary market), TCGPlayer, and other public grading databases. Raw card prices come from TCGPlayer and market indexes. All data is lagged by 1–7 days depending on source. We do NOT use speculative or unverified prices.
How often do scores update?
Daily, at 5 PM PST. The SQ Score, Investment Thesis signals, and profit forecasts are recalculated each day using the latest market data. Scores can shift significantly day-to-day if new sales data arrives or market conditions change.
What if I see 'Data Under Review' on a card?
This means some pricing or population data for this card is inconsistent and being verified by our team. Signals may be less reliable. Check back tomorrow when the data is confirmed, or adjust your strategy to use conservative assumptions.
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Still have questions? Email us at hello@slabquant.com.