Should you grade Charmeleon #99?
Borderline
+$1896.13
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 19.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$74.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$315.88
PSA 10 sale$2381.00
Net at PSA 10+$1896.13
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$130.76
19.5% of the 555 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.
