Should you grade Lugia #XY156?
Borderline
+$647.30
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 1.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$24.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$117.65
PSA 10 sale$884.93
Net at PSA 10+$647.30
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$156.40
1.4% of the 432 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.
