Should you grade Articuno #SM144?
Borderline
+$666.71
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 11.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$14.59
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$119.03
PSA 10 sale$895.32
Net at PSA 10+$666.71
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-46.65
11.9% of the 202 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.
