Should you grade Parasect #47?
Borderline
+$0.06
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 7.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$9.95
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.50
PSA 10 sale$121.50
Net at PSA 10+$0.06
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-86.35
7.4% of the 27 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.
