Should you grade Lugia [1st Edition] #20?
Borderline
+$1202.96
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 24.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$115.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$216.27
PSA 10 sale$1629.22
Net at PSA 10+$1202.96
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$222.98
24.5% of the 732 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.