Should you grade Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229?
Borderline
+$77.37
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 49.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$87.49
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$40.15
PSA 10 sale$300.00
Net at PSA 10+$77.37
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-103.50
49.2% of the 6,290 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.
