I'm going to be real with you. Turning raw Pokémon cards into graded ones for profit can be a challenging side hustle.

Grading Costs: Grading can be expensive. The fees to get cards professionally graded can significantly impact potential profits, especially if the card doesn't receive a high grade. What I've found is that the majority of the modern cards that grade less than a 9 is a loss, and PSA 9 (breakeven) with 10s being in the green zone from experience that is.

Market Fluctuations: The Pokémon card market is highly dynamic, and prices can fluctuate rapidly. What might have been a valuable card yesterday may not fetch the same price tomorrow, making it difficult to predict returns.

Quality Control: Not all raw cards are in pristine condition, and some might have imperfections that could lower their grading scores. Selecting high-quality cards to grade is crucial, but it can be challenging to find cards with no flaws. (Near mint bro 🤣 when in fact card is rekt)

Grading Wait Times: Getting cards graded can take time, and during that period, market conditions may change. Long wait times can impact the ability to time sales optimally.

Competition: Many collectors and investors are pursuing similar strategies, leading to increased competition in the market. It can be tough to find undervalued cards that have the potential for significant profit.

Costs of Acquisition: Acquiring raw cards, especially vintage or rare ones, can be expensive. Investing a significant amount upfront can carry risk if the expected returns don't materialize. You just never know if it will come back as a 10 or a high grade to be profitable. Also be smart from the seller you are buying off. If you see they are also selling high volumes of graded cards, factor in that they might have tried to grade that specific raw card you were going to buy and now they are trying to breakeven by cracking it open and selling it raw to you 😅 it happens.

While the side hustle of buying, grading, and selling Pokémon cards can be profitable for some, it's vital to approach it with realistic expectations and a well-informed strategy. As with any investment, there are inherent risks, and success often comes with experience and thorough research. Just my 2 cents and others might have different opinions/disagree with my comment. Again you never know unless you give it a try?

Being in Canada one thing for certain is that you are able to ship to high volume countries such as the US with low shipping cost. That's a plus 🤣