Should you grade M Blastoise EX #18?
Borderline
+$284.44
net at PSA 10, but the gem rate is 13.5% — profitable only if it gems
The ledger
Raw card$17.99
Regular fee−$79.99
Shipping, both ways−$15.00
Selling fees−$61.16
PSA 10 sale$458.58
Net at PSA 10+$284.44
Net if it grades PSA 9 instead$-33.57
13.5% of the 918 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.
