Should you grade Vaporeon #25?
Borderline
+$179.60
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 16.1% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$6.95
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$43.46
PSA 10 sale$325.00
Net at PSA 10+$179.60
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$20.02
16.1% of the 249 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.
