Should you grade Gyarados V #171?
Borderline
+$9.59
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 54.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$16.47
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$18.95
PSA 10 sale$140.00
Net at PSA 10+$9.59
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-83.75
54.5% of the 957 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.
