Should you grade Squirtle #29?
Borderline
+$84.59
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 20.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.37
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$28.40
PSA 10 sale$211.35
Net at PSA 10+$84.59
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-0.30
20.7% of the 82 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.
