Should you grade Ho-Oh GX #131?
Borderline
+$281.86
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$13.13
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$60.02
PSA 10 sale$450.00
Net at PSA 10+$281.86
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-70.39
17.1% of the 774 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.