Should you grade Zapdos #16?
Borderline
+$1524.76
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 3.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$19.42
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$250.83
PSA 10 sale$1890.00
Net at PSA 10+$1524.76
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$47.26
3.6% of the 19,060 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.
