Should you grade Blastoise #8?
Borderline
+$123.29
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 34.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$12.34
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$35.69
PSA 10 sale$266.31
Net at PSA 10+$123.29
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-69.99
34.3% of the 35 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.