Should you grade Salamence #19?
Borderline
+$209.69
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 18.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.88
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$47.44
PSA 10 sale$355.00
Net at PSA 10+$209.69
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-23.45
18.8% of the 313 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.
