Should you grade Hop's Snorlax #117?
Borderline
+$11.81
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 6.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.24
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.96
PSA 10 sale$125.00
Net at PSA 10+$11.81
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-79.29
6.5% of the 214 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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