Should you grade Charizard #40?
Borderline
+$935.27
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 19.2% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$92.35
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$171.93
PSA 10 sale$1294.54
Net at PSA 10+$935.27
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead+$63.75
19.2% of the 1,519 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.
