Should you grade Articuno #27?
Borderline
+$188.72
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 12.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$44.71
PSA 10 sale$334.41
Net at PSA 10+$188.72
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-44.99
12.4% of the 137 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.
