Should you grade Salamence #8?
Borderline
+$95.98
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.49
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.93
PSA 10 sale$230.39
Net at PSA 10+$95.98
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-11.43
5.4% of the 221 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.
