Should you grade Piplup #239?
Borderline
+$341.39
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 22.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$60.97
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$76.42
PSA 10 sale$573.77
Net at PSA 10+$341.39
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-82.99
22.4% of the 5,530 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.