Should you grade Wartortle #42?
Borderline
+$127.29
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 14.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.20
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$34.90
PSA 10 sale$260.38
Net at PSA 10+$127.29
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-35.79
14.8% of the 5,611 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.
