Should you grade Shining Lugia #SM82?
Borderline
+$1829.55
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 12.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$99.49
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$309.61
PSA 10 sale$2333.64
Net at PSA 10+$1829.55
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$65.37
12.1% of the 6,756 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.
