Should you grade Growlithe #28?
Borderline
+$1.85
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 24.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$15.48
PSA 10 sale$113.82
Net at PSA 10+$1.85
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-65.30
24.3% of the 2,119 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.
