Should you grade Nidoking #34?
Borderline
+$75.06
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 32.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$14.75
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$28.69
PSA 10 sale$213.49
Net at PSA 10+$75.06
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-86.15
32.1% of the 28 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.