Should you grade Lugia #9?

Borderline

+$16440.60

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 0.1% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$511.25
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$2604.16
PSA 10 sale$19651.00
Net at PSA 10+$16440.60
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$764.32

0.1% of the 10,043 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.