Should you grade Persian #42?
Borderline
+$17.07
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.62
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.82
PSA 10 sale$131.50
Net at PSA 10+$17.07
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-58.45
18.9% of the 651 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.
