Should you grade M Blastoise EX #22?
Borderline
+$22.23
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 34.6% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$16.06
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$20.82
PSA 10 sale$154.10
Net at PSA 10+$22.23
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-74.42
34.6% of the 9,801 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.
