Should you grade Blastoise #9?
Borderline
+$329.31
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 19.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$47.32
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$72.50
PSA 10 sale$544.12
Net at PSA 10+$329.31
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-0.43
19.1% of the 47 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.
