Should you grade Steelix #35?
Borderline
+$114.48
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 42.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$28.26
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$36.77
PSA 10 sale$274.50
Net at PSA 10+$114.48
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-91.55
42.2% of the 154 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.
