Should you grade Zapdos #42?
Borderline
+$185.86
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 9.7% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.03
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$44.12
PSA 10 sale$330.00
Net at PSA 10+$185.86
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-78.74
9.7% of the 4,865 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.
