Should you grade Raikou #3?
Borderline
+$159.42
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$26.39
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$43.35
PSA 10 sale$324.15
Net at PSA 10+$159.42
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-5.47
2.0% of the 356 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.