Raw price: $4.95 | PSA 10 value: $300.00 | Gem rate: 0.1%
Verdict: Maybe — only submit cards in pristine condition
Estimated grading ROI: 1289% (assumes ~$20 PSA economy submission)
How to Decide
- Check the price gap: Raw $4.95 vs PSA 10 $300.00
- Evaluate gem rate: 0.1% chance of PSA 10
- Calculate ROI: After $20 grading fee, ROI is ~1289%
- Inspect condition: Only submit cards likely to grade 9+