Should you grade Misty's Gyarados #49?
Borderline
+$83.66
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 43.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.69
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$28.01
PSA 10 sale$208.35
Net at PSA 10+$83.66
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-71.06
43.4% of the 53 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.
