Should you grade Nidoqueen [1st Edition] #23?
Borderline
+$183.69
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 21.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$17.65
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$45.72
PSA 10 sale$342.05
Net at PSA 10+$183.69
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-52.31
21.9% of the 1,236 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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