Should you grade Dark Dragonite [1st Edition] #5?
Borderline
+$11764.24
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$300.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$1857.63
PSA 10 sale$14016.86
Net at PSA 10+$11764.24
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$681.06
2.5% of the 8,882 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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