Should you grade Lugia #2?
Borderline
+$297.91
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 0.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$49.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$68.11
PSA 10 sale$511.00
Net at PSA 10+$297.91
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$19.66
0.3% of the 944 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.