Should you grade Fairy Energy #169?
Borderline
+$238.01
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$73.87
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$62.60
PSA 10 sale$469.47
Net at PSA 10+$238.01
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-35.93
18.8% of the 462 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.