Should you grade Charmander #20?
Borderline
+$14.55
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 24.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$0.67
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$17.29
PSA 10 sale$127.50
Net at PSA 10+$14.55
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-83.69
24.4% of the 603 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.
