Should you grade Luxray #5?
Borderline
+$4.85
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 6.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.73
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.58
PSA 10 sale$122.15
Net at PSA 10+$4.85
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-72.49
6.8% of the 148 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
Prices from real completed sales, updated daily. Population data from PSA's public population report.
