Should you grade Snorlax #27?
Borderline
+$96.41
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 13.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.95
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.15
PSA 10 sale$224.50
Net at PSA 10+$96.41
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-43.31
13.3% of the 30 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.