Should you grade Lugia #131?
Borderline
+$699.79
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$20.13
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$124.93
PSA 10 sale$939.84
Net at PSA 10+$699.79
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$57.94
23.3% of the 455 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.