Should you grade Dragonair #52?
Borderline
+$648.97
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.63
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$115.41
PSA 10 sale$868.00
Net at PSA 10+$648.97
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$232.08
2.1% of the 48 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.
