Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #53 from Pokemon Gym Heroes

Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #53

Gym Heroes

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Should you grade Misty's Poliwhirl [1st Edition] #53?

Borderline

+$67.60

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.5% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$10.02
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$26.82
PSA 10 sale$199.43
Net at PSA 10+$67.60
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-72.58

17.5% of the 269 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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