Should you grade Articuno #16?
Borderline
+$43.56
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 6.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.86
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$22.98
PSA 10 sale$170.39
Net at PSA 10+$43.56
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-54.15
6.2% of the 16 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.
