Should you grade Articuno #17?
Borderline
+$151.55
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 26.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$38.57
PSA 10 sale$288.11
Net at PSA 10+$151.55
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-40.06
26.0% of the 100 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.
