Should you grade Tyranitar #87?
Borderline
+$146.52
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 33.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$7.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$38.49
PSA 10 sale$287.50
Net at PSA 10+$146.52
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-73.39
33.7% of the 92 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.
