Should you grade Shining Ho-Oh #SM70?
Borderline
+$341.12
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 26.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$27.98
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$71.35
PSA 10 sale$535.44
Net at PSA 10+$341.12
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-45.29
26.9% of the 8,895 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.
