Should you grade Dark Typhlosion [1st Edition] #10?
Borderline
+$3947.85
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$294.26
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$662.90
PSA 10 sale$5000.00
Net at PSA 10+$3947.85
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$389.60
15.1% of the 576 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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