Should you grade Alakazam EX #25?
Borderline
+$62.87
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 31.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$7.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$25.64
PSA 10 sale$190.50
Net at PSA 10+$62.87
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-80.92
31.8% of the 465 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.
