Should you grade Slowpoke [1st Edition] #55?
Borderline
+$202.98
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 23.3% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$5.25
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$46.77
PSA 10 sale$350.00
Net at PSA 10+$202.98
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-62.90
23.3% of the 4,363 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.