Should you grade Lucario VSTAR #SWSH291?
Borderline
+$3.07
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 60.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$12.41
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.33
PSA 10 sale$127.80
Net at PSA 10+$3.07
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-84.79
60.2% of the 27,858 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.