Should you grade Salamence #10?

Borderline

+$1664.55

net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 15.5% — profitable only if it gems

The ledger

Raw card$83.50
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$281.96
PSA 10 sale$2125.00
Net at PSA 10+$1664.55
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$207.43

15.5% of the 522 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.