Should you grade Articuno #2?
Borderline
+$1609.77
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 0.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$29.83
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$265.40
PSA 10 sale$1999.99
Net at PSA 10+$1609.77
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$89.22
0.7% of the 9,752 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.
