Should you grade Dark Arbok [1st Edition] #19?
Borderline
+$116.35
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$11.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$34.42
PSA 10 sale$256.76
Net at PSA 10+$116.35
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-47.96
18.6% of the 1,339 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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