Should you grade Ho-Oh EX #119?
Borderline
+$651.05
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$101.44
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$129.90
PSA 10 sale$977.38
Net at PSA 10+$651.05
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$504.11
4.6% of the 452 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
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