Should you grade Venusaur #3?
Borderline
+$743.82
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 7.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$11.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$130.26
PSA 10 sale$980.07
Net at PSA 10+$743.82
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-50.87
7.7% of the 182 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.