Should you grade Charmander #48?
Borderline
+$87.57
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 17.9% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$3.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$28.95
PSA 10 sale$215.50
Net at PSA 10+$87.57
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-71.62
17.9% of the 134 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.
