Should you grade Charizard #5?
Borderline
+$90.76
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$9.04
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$30.21
PSA 10 sale$225.00
Net at PSA 10+$90.76
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-75.00
23.4% of the 4,255 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.
