Should you grade Salamence #59?
Borderline
+$54.07
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 43.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$14.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$25.44
PSA 10 sale$189.00
Net at PSA 10+$54.07
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-83.87
43.8% of the 16 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.
