Should you grade Houndoom #229?
Borderline
+$1070.95
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$34.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$183.89
PSA 10 sale$1384.82
Net at PSA 10+$1070.95
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$215.67
4.2% 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.
