Should you grade Vaporeon #18?
Borderline
+$1658.08
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$90.84
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$282.09
PSA 10 sale$2126.00
Net at PSA 10+$1658.08
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$175.33
15.5% of the 762 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.