Should you grade Blastoise EX #21?
Borderline
+$3.62
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 32.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$6.83
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$16.56
PSA 10 sale$122.00
Net at PSA 10+$3.62
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-76.64
32.5% of the 5,374 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.
