Should you grade Vaporeon #TG02?
Borderline
+$155.29
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 24.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$19.14
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$41.61
PSA 10 sale$311.03
Net at PSA 10+$155.29
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-89.08
24.5% of the 7,595 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.