Should you grade Machoke #49?
Borderline
+$4.12
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.55
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$15.84
PSA 10 sale$116.50
Net at PSA 10+$4.12
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-71.49
22.1% of the 199 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.
