Should you grade Nidoking #11?

Borderline

+$242.74

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 0.8% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$18.20
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$54.82
PSA 10 sale$410.75
Net at PSA 10+$242.74
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-10.44

0.8% of the 3,539 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.