Should you grade Venusaur #18?
Borderline
+$2042.47
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 1.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$62.31
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$336.45
PSA 10 sale$2536.22
Net at PSA 10+$2042.47
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$129.44
1.1% of the 10,147 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.
