Should you grade Dragonite [1st Edition] #4?
Borderline
+$16463.70
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$280.97
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$2572.51
PSA 10 sale$19412.17
Net at PSA 10+$16463.70
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$1326.11
2.7% of the 8,607 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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