Should you grade Alakazam #1?
Borderline
+$2189.61
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 2.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$35.56
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$354.84
PSA 10 sale$2675.00
Net at PSA 10+$2189.61
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$128.87
2.3% of the 20,175 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.
