Should you grade Charizard #6?
Borderline
+$314.70
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 4.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$10.81
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$64.69
PSA 10 sale$485.19
Net at PSA 10+$314.70
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-2.53
4.9% of the 690 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.