Lt. Surge's Raticate [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Gym Challenge

Lt. Surge's Raticate [1st Edition] #53

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Should you grade Lt. Surge's Raticate [1st Edition] #53?

Borderline

+$74.54

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 33.7% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$4.27
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$27.01
PSA 10 sale$200.81
Net at PSA 10+$74.54
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-74.22

33.7% of the 270 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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