Should you grade Lugia #HGSS02?
Borderline
+$4779.40
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 3.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$63.45
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$754.66
PSA 10 sale$5692.50
Net at PSA 10+$4779.40
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$505.28
3.9% of the 456 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.
