Should you grade Articuno #161?
Borderline
+$108.68
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 28.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$20.67
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$34.73
PSA 10 sale$259.07
Net at PSA 10+$108.68
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-82.77
28.6% of the 27,806 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
Prices from real completed sales, updated daily. Population data from PSA's public population report.
