Should you grade Tentacool [1st Edition] #56?
Borderline
+$44.38
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 24.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.27
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$22.10
PSA 10 sale$163.74
Net at PSA 10+$44.38
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-74.33
24.3% of the 2,921 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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