Should you grade Blastoise #14?
Borderline
+$589.45
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 5.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$12.86
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$106.97
PSA 10 sale$804.27
Net at PSA 10+$589.45
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$33.59
5.5% of the 274 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.
