Should you grade Ho-Oh GX #21?
Borderline
+$49.97
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 28.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.15
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$23.39
PSA 10 sale$173.50
Net at PSA 10+$49.97
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-78.86
28.5% of the 968 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.
