Should you grade Lugia #22?
Borderline
+$117.74
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 8.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.25
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$33.14
PSA 10 sale$247.12
Net at PSA 10+$117.74
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-79.72
8.7% of the 5,335 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.
