Should you grade Empoleon #29?
Borderline
+$1310.16
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 11.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$215.84
PSA 10 sale$1626.00
Net at PSA 10+$1310.16
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-65.71
11.4% of the 44 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.
