| name | reholder-vs-crack-decision |
| description | Use when deciding between reholder (same grader, new slab) and crack-resubmit (different grader). Different EV profiles.
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Reholder vs Crack Decision
Reholder = same grade, fresh label, $15-50. Crack-resubmit = grade may change, $40-300 fees, higher risk.
Reholder decision tree
Choose reholder if:
- Slab damaged but card clean
- Customer happy with current grade
- Want current label era for resale
- Original Holder Pokemon/sports — keep premium? Then NO reholder
Choose crack if:
- Want grade re-evaluation
- Want different grader's slab
- Sub-grades support upgrade
- EV positive after fees + risk
Cost comparison
Reholder: $15-50, 10-30 day TAT, no grade change
Crack + crossover: $25-50 tool + $40-300 fee + risk, 10-60 day TAT, grade may change
Reholder is safer; crack has higher upside on undervalued slabs.
Old Holder special case
PSA Old Holders (pre-1998) command 10-30% collector premium. Do NOT reholder unless damaged. Do NOT crack and resubmit unless EV is huge. Sell as-is for the collector premium.
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Crossover Arbitrage tool's first branch — reholder or crack.