Should you grade Steelix EX #108?
Borderline
+$407.91
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$17.18
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$79.90
PSA 10 sale$599.98
Net at PSA 10+$407.91
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-69.19
22.2% of the 1,730 copies PSA has graded came back a 10. Pop gem rates are a ceiling — centering and surface on your copy decide.
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