Should you grade Articuno #2?
Borderline
+$506.00
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 1.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$22.49
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$95.69
PSA 10 sale$719.17
Net at PSA 10+$506.00
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$23.09
1.4% of the 783 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.
