Should you grade Squirtle #93?
Borderline
+$93.39
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$29.54
PSA 10 sale$219.91
Net at PSA 10+$93.39
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-62.68
22.3% of the 2,457 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.
