Should you grade Charizard V #18?
Borderline
+$11.50
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 44.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$8.70
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$18.06
PSA 10 sale$133.25
Net at PSA 10+$11.50
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-81.50
44.5% of the 3,963 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.
