Should you grade Charizard VMAX #74?
Borderline
+$14.39
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 69.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$162.18
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$41.94
PSA 10 sale$313.50
Net at PSA 10+$14.39
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-116.11
69.6% of the 29,588 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.