Should you grade Nidoqueen #9?
Borderline
+$561.93
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 16.8% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$28.87
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$105.21
PSA 10 sale$791.00
Net at PSA 10+$561.93
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-53.96
16.8% of the 256 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.
