Should you grade Moltres #9?
Borderline
+$41.39
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 30.4% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$2.00
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$21.60
PSA 10 sale$159.98
Net at PSA 10+$41.39
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-70.12
30.4% of the 115 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.