![Meowth [1st Edition] #29 from Pokemon Japanese Expedition Expansion Pack](https://pokeinvest-japanese-card-images.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expedition_Expansion_Pack/040_Meowth_29.jpg)
Should you grade Meowth [1st Edition] #29?
Borderline
+$357.98
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 42.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$12.91
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$71.62
PSA 10 sale$537.50
Net at PSA 10+$357.98
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-65.79
42.0% of the 716 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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