Should you grade Lugia #29?
Borderline
+$268.07
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$21.75
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$59.24
PSA 10 sale$444.05
Net at PSA 10+$268.07
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-37.37
22.9% of the 301 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.
