Should you grade Noctowl #40?
Borderline
+$138.50
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 36.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$13.35
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$38.16
PSA 10 sale$285.00
Net at PSA 10+$138.50
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-74.04
36.3% of the 113 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.