Should you grade Psyduck & Slowpoke GX #217?
Borderline
+$357.58
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 37.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$136.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$90.43
PSA 10 sale$679.50
Net at PSA 10+$357.58
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-80.68
37.4% of the 1,691 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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