Should you grade Charizard #9?
Borderline
+$486.89
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 10.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$31.91
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$94.21
PSA 10 sale$708.00
Net at PSA 10+$486.89
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$64.73
10.6% of the 179 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.