Should you grade Arcanine #18?
Borderline
+$0.29
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 30.0% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$1.91
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$15.31
PSA 10 sale$112.50
Net at PSA 10+$0.29
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-60.05
30.0% of the 100 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.
