Should you grade Venusaur #3?
Borderline
+$205.23
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$37.39
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$52.03
PSA 10 sale$389.64
Net at PSA 10+$205.23
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-46.04
23.8% of the 42 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.