Should you grade Meowth #52?
Borderline
+$25.36
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 45.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$20.22
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.93
PSA 10 sale$162.50
Net at PSA 10+$25.36
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-63.56
45.8% of the 24 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.