Should you grade Ho-Oh GX #SM57?
Borderline
+$262.80
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 38.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.39
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$56.39
PSA 10 sale$422.57
Net at PSA 10+$262.80
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-72.54
38.9% of the 547 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.
