Should you grade Gyarados #33?
Borderline
+$95.83
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 13.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.07
PSA 10 sale$223.89
Net at PSA 10+$95.83
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-56.39
13.2% of the 363 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.
