![Omastar [1st Edition] #29 from Pokemon Japanese Split Earth](https://pokeinvest-japanese-card-images.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Split_Earth/077_Omastar_29.jpg)
Should you grade Omastar [1st Edition] #29?
Borderline
+$52.56
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 43.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$24.22
PSA 10 sale$179.77
Net at PSA 10+$52.56
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-67.82
43.6% of the 39 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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