Should you grade Gyarados #20?
Borderline
+$72.66
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 31.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$26.53
PSA 10 sale$197.17
Net at PSA 10+$72.66
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-65.53
31.3% of the 211 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.
